Jal Jeevan Mission Projects Acceleration
Why in news?
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply directed officials to speed up the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects, especially in water-scarce regions, ensuring quality standards. The focus is on mega water grid projects in East and West Godavari districts.
Key points
- Emphasis on accelerating Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects.
- Focus on areas with severe drinking water shortages.
- Review of Amarajeevi Jaladhara mega water grid projects in erstwhile East and West Godavari districts.
- Projects aim to benefit 33 lakh people and address drinking water problems in coastal villages.
- Strict adherence to quality standards and timely completion of infrastructure works like intake wells, treatment plants, and pipelines.
Background & context
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship program of the Indian government aimed at providing safe and adequate drinking water supply through individual household tap connections to all households in rural India.
★ Prelims fact capsule
The Amarajeevi Jaladhara project in East and West Godavari districts is estimated to cost ₹3,050 crore, with a specific water grid project in East Godavari costing ₹1,650 crore.
✎ Mains relevance
GS Paper 1: Social Justice (access to basic amenities); GS Paper 2: Government Policies and Interventions, Health.