Jal Jeevan Mission, along with Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana, is the Government of India’s flagship mission to provide water and electricity to every household in India, no matter how far away or difficult the terrain is. An eleven thousand crore huge plan is most important for every household. Several NGOs, paani samities, panchayats, and numerous other resources have been tapped to expedite the work, June 2023 is the deadline. It is not enough to simply provide a physical tap water connection; drinkable water must also be provided. It is not an easy task keeping in view the harsh weather, difficult mountainous terrain, and even the water-dry Kandi area also in Jammu and Kashmir. Many districts of Jammu and Kashmir are already water-stressed, especially in the Jammu division, specifically in the summer. As such, the matter is much more serious than what is being projected in the public domain. There has been no augmentation of water supplied to cities except through groundwater utilisation. A massive Chenab water lift scheme has been kept under the carpet, and underground water overuse is depleting groundwater drastically with each passing year. It is commendable that our Chief Secretary is so concerned about the water mission and is looking into every aspect involved. The other departmental staff has to rise to the occasion; finances are there, and timely completion will ensure the mitigation of the water woes of Jammu and Kashmir. This is a lifetime opportunity provided by the GoI, and the administration is earnestly trying to take full advantage of it. Timely completion is a must, and any delaying tactics are not acceptable.
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