Jammu and Kashmir: Implementation of Jal Shakti projects reviewed

DDC discussed various issues pertaining to implementation of National Rural Drinking Water Programme(NRDWP), NABARD, Languishing, schemes under district plan and steps taken to augment drinking watersupply and rejuvenation of existing sources. 

The meeting also took stock of ongoing works for theimprovement of PHE infrastructure in the district. 

The District Development Commissioner was informed that 59 schemes have been taken up in thecurrent financial, out of which 35 schemes are nearing completion. 

The meeting was informed that 11 schemes have been taken up for creating new infrastructure. 

Meanwhile, DDC also reviewed the progress achieved under the National Rural Drinking Waterprogramme. 

The DDC maintained that coordinated efforts must be put in place to achieve the target ofproviding every rural household with Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC). 

DDC impressed upon the officers to ensure timely completion of the projects to ensure adequate supplyof potable water to the people across the district.During the meeting, the DDC directed the concerned to ensure cent percent coverage of all schools andAnganwadiCentres by piped water. 

Further, DDC impressed upon the concerned to initiate the process of tendering for works and ensureadherence to project timelines. 

Among others, the meeting was attended by Chief Planning Officer, Assistant Director Planning, SEHydraulic Circle, Executive Engineer PHE, along with AEEs and JEs.