RAMBAN, OCTOBER 30: Deputy Commissioner Ramban Mohammad Alyas Khan, today chaired a review meeting of the Jal Shakti Department to assess the progress of works being executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner Varunjeet Singh Charak, Chief Planning Officer Dr. Shakeeb Ahmed Rather, Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Naresh Kumar and other concerned officers.
The Deputy Commissioner reviewed the physical and financial progress of ongoing water supply schemes, including new and retrofitted schemes, filtration plants, borewells and lift water supply projects.
The status of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs), Har Ghar Jal certification and implementation of the Jal Seva Aankalan initiative was also discussed. The meeting further reviewed the functioning of lift water supply schemes, availability of infrastructure, power supply requirements and issues affecting the timely completion and operationalisation of projects.
The DC directed the Executive Engineer to expedite the pace of ongoing works and remove bottlenecks hindering their progress. He also directed the concerned officers to strengthen field-level monitoring, ensure optimal utilisation of available funds, particularly for schemes nearing completion and take necessary measures to make all completed water supply schemes fully functional.
Emphasising the importance of providing safe and adequate drinking water to every rural household, the DC called for coordinated efforts among all stakeholders to achieve the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission. He also stressed the need for regular monitoring and timely resolution of public grievances related to water supply.
The Deputy Commissioner also issued on-the-spot directions to resolve bottlenecks affecting the progress of ongoing works, based on the issues highlighted by the officers during the meeting. He stressed accountability and directed the officers to ensure timely execution and completion of all pending works.
