Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar Pankaj Kumar Sharma today chaired a meeting to review and assess the progress of work on 130 schemes being executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district. At the outset, the Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Hydraulic Division Rohit Wadera briefed the meeting on the current status of the ongoing works.
Reviewing the scheme-wise progress, the Deputy Commissioner directed the Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Kishtwar, to complete the RPWSS ID creation within three days. He also set a target for the completion of 53 Water Supply Schemes (WSSs) by March 2027, while instructing the department to rectify the targeted completion dates of the remaining 31 Water Supply Schemes.
The Deputy Commissioner further directed the Department to complete Jal Aankalan and Har Ghar Jal Certification for all completed schemes. The meeting was informed that among the proposed projects 4 water supply schemes are being developed on the mandal gravity model.
The DC directed the Department to obtain technical sanction for laying the Mandal Gravity to complete these schemes without delay. To strengthen the water distribution network, he instructed the department to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the replacement of the worn-out and exposed pipe network with a new underground pipeline system and to rectify deficiencies in the existing infrastructure.
The Deputy Commissioner also directed the Executive Engineer to ensure the immediate uploading of the bid for the approved procurement of a water tanker. Further, he instructed the department to compile a report on issues hindering the execution of proposed JJM works so that necessary interventions are made to resolve the same and facilitate hassle-free and timely completion of all schemes.
The Deputy Commissioner reiterated the importance of adhering to timelines and ensuring the quality execution of works to achieve the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission and provide safe drinking water to every household in the district.
The meeting was attended by ADDC Vinod Kumar Behnal, Executive Engineer Jal Shakti Rohit Wadera, PM JJM Er. Fayaz Mehta, AEEs, JEs, besides other concerned staff from the Jal Shakti Department and DPMU.