Srinagar, Feb 17 (KNS): Jammu and Kashmir is seeing steady progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with the latest achievement marking the provision of tap water to households in the remote village of Lanker Pombay in Kulgam district. This village, which previously lacked a sustainable water supply system, now has access to potable water directly within household premises for the first time.
Lanker Pombay, part of Panchayat Halqa Khaloora, comprises about 80 households. Prior to the implementation of the mission, residents relied on hand pumps and water tankers to meet their daily water needs. To address this, the mission conceived a water supply scheme with a dug-well as the source, costing Rs. 187.68 lakh. The scheme was developed with extensive consultation with locals, who unanimously supported the project. The villagers even provided land for the construction of a 0.60 Lac Gallons RCC Service Reservoir, which, despite being government land, was handed over without issues.
The completed scheme includes a rising main of 2000 meters, a 6000-meter distribution network, and the installation of household-level tap connections, ensuring the village now has access to a consistent water supply.
The Jal Jeevan Mission’s core goal is to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household, delivering a minimum of 55 liters of water per capita per day, in compliance with the quality standards outlined in BIS 10500. To date, over 3200 water supply schemes have been initiated across the Union Territory, with approximately Rs. 7000 crores spent. About 1400 schemes have been completed, and the remaining projects are in advanced stages.
To ensure transparency, the implementation of the mission is overseen by a comprehensive monitoring mechanism. This includes a mix of UT-level experts, consultants, District Project Management Units (DPMUs), Third Party Monitoring Inspection Agencies (TPIAs), and local Pani Samitis.Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp ChannelAdditionally, the projects are executed through competitive e-tendering processes, and details of all schemes are readily available on the Jal Jeevan Mission-IMIS Dashboard.
In the effort to ensure cost-effectiveness and meet deadlines, proven solutions from other regions such as Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Ladakh are being utilized. These include HDPE pipe distribution systems and GRP water storage tanks.
With the accelerated pace of implementation, Jammu and Kashmir remains committed to ensuring drinking water security for all its rural residents for the next three decades.e source, estimated to cost Rs. 187.68 lakh. The villagers played a key role in the project, providing land for a 0.60 Lac Gallons RCC Service Reservoir. This collaborative effort has resulted in the completion of a water supply network that includes 2000 meters of rising main, 6000 meters of distribution pipe, and the installation of household tap connections.
The mission, which aims to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household, is making great progress across Jammu and Kashmir. Over 3200 water supply schemes have been initiated across the UT, with 1400 already completed. The total estimated cost of these projects is around Rs. 13000 crores, with Rs. 7000 crores already expended.
The mission’s success is driven by a robust monitoring system that includes a combination of experts, consultants, and local community involvement, ensuring transparency and accountability. Additionally, successful solutions from other regions have been adopted to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
With these advancements, Jammu and Kashmir is on track to ensure drinking water security for its rural residents for the next three decades. (KNS)