Srinagar Observer
Sunday, May 18, 2025
  • Home
  • Top News
  • Kashmir
  • Jammu
  • Business
  • Sports
  • National
  • World
  • Editorial
    The Habitual Shifts

    The Habitual Shifts

    Assuring Crime Free Society

    Assuring Crime Free Society

    Stimulating Young Energy

    Stimulating Young Energy

    An Ethical Denial

    Beating Inflation

    Beating Inflation

    The Timely Exigence

    The Timely Exigence

    Extension in Academics

    Extension in Academics

     Aiding Healthcare

     Aiding Healthcare

    Development in Disguise

    Development in Disguise

    Gender-Free Conviction

    Gender-Free Conviction

  • Edit-Oped
  • ePaper
No Result
View All Result
Srinagar Observer
  • Home
  • Top News
  • Kashmir
  • Jammu
  • Business
  • Sports
  • National
  • World
  • Editorial
    The Habitual Shifts

    The Habitual Shifts

    Assuring Crime Free Society

    Assuring Crime Free Society

    Stimulating Young Energy

    Stimulating Young Energy

    An Ethical Denial

    Beating Inflation

    Beating Inflation

    The Timely Exigence

    The Timely Exigence

    Extension in Academics

    Extension in Academics

     Aiding Healthcare

     Aiding Healthcare

    Development in Disguise

    Development in Disguise

    Gender-Free Conviction

    Gender-Free Conviction

  • Edit-Oped
  • ePaper
No Result
View All Result
Srinagar Observer
No Result
View All Result
Home Latest

CS Mehta review progress of implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)

SO NEWS Desk by SO NEWS Desk
November 6, 2023
in Latest, Top News
A A
0
CS Mehta review progress of implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsApp

JAMMU, NOVEMBER 06 – Chief Secretary, Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta today took a detailed review of progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission in the UT of J&K. The meeting was attended by Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Shakti Department, Shaleen Kabra along with Mission Director, JJM, Chief Engineers of Jal Shakti Jammu/Kashmir besides other senior officers of the department.

At the outset, the Chief Secretary undertook live virtual review of several ongoing Water Supply Schemes at various far-flung areas of J&K such as Tangdhar (Kupwara),Chithi Bandey (Bandipora), Agar Ballian (Reasi) and also took feedback from local community members/Pani Samitis regarding the pace and quality of the ongoing works. Dr. Mehta, while impressing that water is a basic necessity that touches the life of every citizen, directed senior functionaries and field staff of Jal Jeevan Mission for strict adherence to the deadlines set for completion of the project with active on-boarding of Pani-Samitis.

RELATED POSTS

Prof. Nilofer Khan re-appointed as Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir

Karnah Admin Launches Comprehensive Bunker Survey After Intense Border Shelling

During the subsequent meeting, the Jal Shakti Department made a detailed presentation regarding the status of progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission. It was informed that 99% of the works in Kashmir division and 95% of works in Jammu division out of the total 6623 works in the UT stand allotted; and that by December end, 91% of the functional household tap connections shall be made functional. It was also highlighted that the pace of the providing of household tap connections have increased from the average rate of 3200 per month previously to 37400 per month during the current year with 41000 tap connections provided in the month of October this year.

It was also apprised that at the current pace of work, J&K was expected to enter into the above 75%- High Achiever Category (4 star) by November end. On the district front, the it was informed that 09 districts have entered the 4 star category (more than 75%), 07 districts have entered the 3 star category (more than 50%) in this current year with 02 district- Srinagar and Ganderbal having achieved the 100% target already.

Additional Chief Secretary, Jal Jeevan Mission apprised that J&K stands at the top among UTs and 3rd overall in the country with respect to Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance with 1.7 lakh test conducted through a network of 98 water testing labs and 32000 women having being trained for use of Field Test Kits for water quality testing so far.

He also stated that a total of Rs. 2100 crores stand spent on Jal Jeevan Mission in the current financial year with transparency, accountability being fostered through disclosure of real-time status of physical and financial progress available on the JJM-IMIS portal of GoI, disclosure of details of release of UT funds available on the Janbhagidari Portal and disclosure of details of allotments of works under various scheme under JJM available on the departmental website of respective Chief Engineers besides various robust interventions like monitoring through District level Project Management Units (DPMUs), Consultants and Third Party Inspection Agencies (TPIAs).

During the review, Dr. Mehta observed that the public involvement through Pani Samitis is key tool for real-time feedback of the work and to create a sense of public ownership of these works. In view of the onset of winter in the Kashmir division, the Chief Secretary directed carrying out work on war-footing and to innovate to ensure that works are completed before peak winters. He enjoined upon all present to ensure that timelines are not breached and works are completed within the timelines set for completion.

Also, the Chief Secretary observed that the upcoming visits of Prabhari Officers during the upcoming 5th Phase of Back to Village Program presents a great opportunity to review the ongoing/completed scheme under JJM and accordingly, issued directions that the same be made one of a focus areas in this edition of Back to Village Program.

Related

ShareTweetSend
SO NEWS Desk

SO NEWS Desk

Related Posts

Prof. Nilofer Khan re-appointed as Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir

Prof. Nilofer Khan re-appointed as Vice Chancellor University of Kashmir

by SO NEWS Desk
May 16, 2025
0

SRINAGAR, MAY 16 - The Chancellor of the J&K Universities, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, on Friday re-appointed Prof. Nilofer Khan...

Karnah Admin Launches Comprehensive Bunker Survey After Intense Border Shelling

Karnah Admin Launches Comprehensive Bunker Survey After Intense Border Shelling

by SO NEWS Desk
May 16, 2025
0

Karnah Kupwara: On the direction of Deputy Commissioner Kupwara, Ayushi Sudan, the Karnah administration carried out extensive inspections in Tangdar...

DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan Visits LOC in Tangdhar

DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan Visits LOC in Tangdhar

by SO NEWS Desk
May 11, 2025
0

KUPWARA, KARNAH, MAY 11 - DC Kupwara Ayushi Sudan today visited the Line of Control (LOC) in Tangdhar, reaching the...

JKAS members grieved over tragic demise of ADC Rajouri

JKAS members grieved over tragic demise of ADC Rajouri

by SO NEWS Desk
May 10, 2025
0

SRINAGAR, MAY 10 - Members of Jammu and Kashmir Administrative Service (JKAS) on Saturday expressed grief and sorrow over the...

CM Omar Abdullah J&K Appreciates IGNOU’s Achievements in Kashmir

CM Omar Abdullah J&K Appreciates IGNOU’s Achievements in Kashmir

by SO NEWS Desk
May 7, 2025
0

SRINAGAR, MAY 07 - The Chief Minister of the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir, Shri Omar Abdullah, lauded the...

Next Post
DGP Swain visits Injured Police Inspector, family in SKIMS ICU

DGP Swain visits Injured Police Inspector, family in SKIMS ICU

ADDC Bandipora visits Hajin, assesses natural calamity damage

ADDC Bandipora visits Hajin, assesses natural calamity damage

Digital Edition

Srinagar Observer

Srinagar Observer is an English Newspaper based in Jammu and Kashmir

CATEGORY

  • Business
  • Edit-Oped
  • Editorial
  • Jammu
  • Kashmir
  • Latest
  • National
  • Photo Gallery
  • Sports
  • Top News
  • Uncategorized
  • World

Subscribe to Blog via Email

Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email.

Join 9,375 other subscribers

Archives

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise

© 2024 Srinagar Observer - Designed by GITS.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Top News
  • Kashmir
  • Jammu
  • Business
  • Sports
  • National
  • World
  • Editorial
  • Edit-Oped
  • ePaper

© 2024 Srinagar Observer - Designed by GITS.