Archive · 19 Aug 2025
TMC Raises Concerns with Jal Shakti Minister Over Funds, DVC Water Release
TMC MPs met with the Jal Shakti Minister to discuss concerns related to the Jal Jeevan Mission and DVC water release.
They highlighted that despite good progress in providing tap water, the central government is withholding funds.
Additionally, they addressed the massive water discharge by DVC, which caused flooding and damage in several districts of South Bengal.
The TMC requested the immediate release of pending funds to ensure continuous funding for water-related projects and address the issue of water release from DVC.
TMC MPs met with the Jal Shakti Minister to discuss state dues and water issues.
The meeting addressed West Bengal's pending dues under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
TMC raised concerns about the Damodar Valley Corporation's (DVC) water release.
The state highlighted the unprecedented discharge of water by DVC in 2025.
TMC urged the release of pending funds and restoration of allocations.
- Who
- TMC MPs and Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil
- What
- TMC MPs raised concerns with Jal Shakti Minister regarding funds and water release.
- When
- Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Where
- New Delhi
- Why
- To discuss pending funds and water release by DVC.
TMC's Stance
Centre's Stance
Fund Allocation
TMC's Stance
Center withholding state's rightful dues under Jal Jeevan Mission, urging for release of ₹2,525 crore.
Centre's Stance
Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
DVC Water Release
TMC's Stance
DVC discharged significantly more water in 2025 causing devastation.
Centre's Stance
Not explicitly mentioned in the article.
- Meeting Participants
- TMC MPs, Jal Shakti Minister
- Main Topics
- Jal Jeevan Mission funds, DVC water release
- State Dues
- ₹2,525 crore
- Water Discharge Increase (2025 vs. 2024)
- 11 times
- Water Discharge Increase (2025 vs. 2023)
- 30 times
