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Water supply and sanitation in Uttar Pradesh, India has seen recent advancements in ensuring comprehensive access and quality. The northern state has a historical record of falling below the national average on critical metrics, leading to sanitation and water access becoming a political focal point, particularly in regions like Bundelkhand.
Rank State Percentage of households with access to safe drinking water(2011) 1: Rajasthan: 97.6 2: Tamil Nadu: 95.1 3: Bihar: 94.0 4: Haryana: 93.8 5: Himachal Pradesh
The Rajghat Dam is a large water reservoir and inter-state dam project of the governments of Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh on the Betwa River located 14 km from Chanderi in Madhya Pradesh, 22 km from Lalitpur in Uttar Pradesh and 55 km from Deogarh also in Uttar Pradesh. The other name for Rajghar Dam is Rani Laxmi Bai Dam.
The dam is popular among tourists. Water sports facilities are also available. The best period to visit this place is from September to May. It connects Jhansi to Babina route. The dam generates about 45 MW of power. Nearest railway stations are at Matatila, Talbahat (10 km) and Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh (40 km).
The Lower Sharda Barrage [2] [3] is constructed on the Sharda River, about 163.5 km downstream of the Upper Sharda Barrage.. This project is part of the Sharda Sahayak Pariyojana [4] and primarily depends on water diverted from the Karnali (Ghaghra) at Girjapur through the Sharda Sahayak link canal of 28.4 km length for over eight months in the year during the lean season; but it indents on ...
To address these challenges, the NGT has ordered scientific studies of groundwater quality and directed the Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam to ensure the supply of clean drinking water to affected villages. These measures are crucial for safeguarding public health and ensuring sustainable water management in Bagpat district. [7] [8] [9] [11] [12]
Electricity is supplied to the city by Kanpur Electricity Supply Company (KESCO), which is under the Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd (UPPCL). [64] [65] Fire services are under the state, Uttar Pradesh Fire Service. [66] Water supply, sewerage is done by the Jal Kal vibhag of KMC. [67]
The project to link Ken and Betwa rivers has raised environmental concerns: "Proponents of the project, led by the Union Water Ministry, say that the proposed Daudhan dam and the 2.5 km [1.6 mi] canal — the key structures of the project — that will transfer surplus water from the Uttar Pradesh section of the Ken to the Betwa in Madhya ...