Imphal, June 10 (IANS) The Manipur government and the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti on Wednesday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in New Delhi to implement Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 in the state. Chief Minister Yumnam Khemchand Singh, who attended the MoU signing ceremony, said Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 represents a strategic restructuring of the national rural drinking water programme.“Its primary focus has shifted from the rapid creation of infrastructure to ensuring long-term and s…
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New Delhi, May 4 (IANS) Panchayati Raj Secretary Vivek Bharadwaj on Monday stressed that preparation of the Gram Panchayat Development Plan (GPDP) should focus on quality outcomes that bring real change at the grassroots, rather than being treated as a mere compliance exercise.Speaking at the inauguration of a two-day National Workshop organised by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj on the Preparation of Panchayat Development Plans, the Secretary noted that proper planning for asset creation through…
New Delhi, Feb 17 (IANS) Har Ghar Jal under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has entered a crucial phase of transitioning towards community‑owned and managed rural water service delivery, Ashok K. K. Meena, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, said on Tuesday. Addressing the 6th edition of the District Collectors’ ‘Peyjal Samvad’, Meena said community ownership and management of water service is central to strengthening long‑term functionality …