Drinking water
In order to provide drinking water to every household, the central government is providing all assistance and funds to the J&K administration.
Recently the Union Joint Secretary e-reviewed implementation of Jal Shakti Abhiyan in Bandipora district.
He virtually chaired a review meeting on Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) in Bandipora to assess the impact and progress of the programme across the district.
The Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a flagship program of the Government of India aimed at ensuring water security and water conservation in the country. The program aims to create awareness about the importance of water conservation, promote water harvesting and improve the infrastructure for water storage and distribution.
The meeting focused on progress achieved, so far, under Jal Shakti Abhiyan in Bandipora district. Besides, the meeting assessed and discussed the impact of the program on ground besides identifying any challenges or issues that need to be addressed.
Amitabh Ranjan appreciated the efforts of district administration and the stakeholders in implementing the Jal Shakti Abhiyan in the district. He emphasized the need for continued efforts to ensure the success of the program.
The meeting also discussed the challenges faced in implementation of the program, such as lack of adequate infrastructure and the need for more awareness campaigns to promote water conservation among the public.