The Deputy Commissioner (DC) Pulwama, Baseer Ul Haq Choudhary today convened a meeting to review the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), across the district at Conference Hall, here.At the outset, the DC reviewed the status of progress of under construction Water Supply Schemes, Detailed project Reports, revising of Detailed action plan, tendering, work allotments under JJM.Threadbare discussion about various important schemes being implemented in the district for the augmentation of the water supply was held in the meeting.The DC reviewed the physical and financial progress of the works being executed under JJM, District and state Capex, BADP, NRDWP, languishing scheme, DDC, BDC and PRI Grants in the district and achievements made so far.
The DC impressed upon the concerned to ensure fool-proof implementation of the JJM and in a way that it turns an example for the entire UT of J&K.The DC also took the detailed review of estimations, rate revisions, re-tendering, allotments for construction of filtration plants, lift schemes, OHTs, retro fitting, reservoirs and laying of pipelines and other related works.Terming the JJM as major flagship programme, to ensure covering of all households, the DC urged PRIs to coordinate as they have a major role to play to own and ensure smooth execution of JJM works in their areas.
Stressing on revising of VLP and DAP in next 15 days, the DC also appealed Panchayat to own these schemes and take over the infrastructure under proper guidelines.He directed that besides all households be connected through tap water, all pending schools, aganwadi centres, health centres and panchayat ghars shall also be provided with tap water connections under various WWS schemes across the district.