Shopian, May 27: Deputy Commissioner (DC) Shopian, Faz Lul Haseeb and Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Ghulam Nabi Itoo on Saturday jointly convened a meeting of coordinating departments of the JJM and reviewed the activities, and works being done in the district.
Ex. Engineer Jal Shakti, through a powerpoint presentation apprised about the status of ongoing works including Pipe Networks, rapid sand filtration plants, overhead tanks and borewells. He informed that the total schemes approved for the district are 62 involving 109 works, out of which all works have been tendered. A total of 59 works are under execution in the district, out of which one scheme stands completed.
It was also informed that out of a total of 43971 FHTCs in the district, 31590 FHTCs have been connected ending April 2023, achieving 72% target.
During the meeting, various issues including Har Ghar Jal certification (HGJC), NABARD Funded schemes, Water Quality Monitoring & Surveillance (WQMS), Training of women for use of FTKs, the status of Swachh Jal se Surakha, IEC activities, the physical and financial status of JJM was also reviewed and directions were issued for the proper and timely implementation of JJM.
During the deliberations, bottlenecks were also identified and solutions discussed and instructions passed to remove the same through a synergetic approach of all. MD, JJM appreciated the efforts of district administration towards the successful implementation of JJM. He apprised that the District is one of the three districts in Kashmir to be saturated by July 2023 and laid emphasis on the initiation of Har Ghar Jal Certification. On the occasion, officers from the groundwater division apprised that work on 4 borewells shall be taken up within a week and shall be completed as per timelines.
Speaking on the occasion, the DC emphasized upon the early start of works of Rapid sand filtration plants, and borewells and said the district administration is taking all efforts in making the mission of Har Ghar Jal, a reality. He appreciated stakeholders for their ongoing endeavours in furtherance of JJM and sought more vibrant IEC activities.
