The Maharashtra government is developing a policy to solarise 22,185 rural water supply schemes as part of efforts to reduce mounting electricity dues and ensure uninterrupted drinking water services. Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has directed officials to formulate a dedicated policy for the phased solarisation of rural water infrastructure. The move comes amid growing concerns over mounting electricity dues associated with water supply projects. Power-related liabilities have been increasing for several schemes, creating financial and operational challenges for local authorities. Chairing a review meeting on the state’s rural drinking water…
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DDA TO MONITOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANTS FOR PARKS IN REAL TIME
In a significant step towards strengthening service delivery and community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, today e- launched Jal Seva Aankalan, a Gram Panchayat-led digital drinking water service functionality assessment tool on the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) portal. The initiative marks a decisive shift from infrastructure creation to sustained service delivery, placing Gram Panchayats and village institutions at the centre of assessing the regularity, adequacy, quality and sustainability of drinking water supply in Har Ghar Jal (HGJ)…
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