Excelsior Correspondent
LEH, July 1: Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh R K Mathur today chaired the second in series of the Ladakh Developmental Conclave to plan the way forward and to allocate responsibilities to the Administration and Councils in implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission, projects of the Education Department and the Ladakh Youth Policy.
Mathur termed Jal Jeevan Mission a top priority project. He urged the Hill Councils and the Administration to play their part to accelerate the pace of providing tap connection to all the rural households to fulfill the commitment of achieving ‘Har Ghar Nal, Har Ghar Jal’ in Ladakh by 15th August, 2022.
The LG stressed the need for a comprehensive approach and community involvement to accelerate the implementation of the scheme in UT Ladakh. He urged the Chairman of both the LAHDC to take personal interest in implementing this flagship scheme and monitor its implementation on a daily basis. He also impressed upon the Councils the need to adapt JJM according to the demands and requirements of the tough terrain, geography and climate of Ladakh.
Commissioner Secretary, Public Health Engineering Department Ajeet Kumar Sahu gave a detailed presentation on JJM discussing the national perspective, target and physical progress of functional household tap connection (FHTC) coverage, 100-day campaign, the financial progress, water quality & lab status, etc.
Chairman LAHDC Kargil Feroz Khan explained that the implementation of JJM in Kargil was a bit slow due to COVID-19. He expressed hope of fast track implementation of the scheme in Kargil in the coming few months. CEC Leh Tashi Gyalson accepted the need to expedite administrative formalities for the timely completion of work keeping in mind the short working season in Ladakh.
Speaking about JJM, MP Ladakh shared that both the Councils and public representatives of Ladakh should be taken into confidence while implementing the JJM Scheme in Ladakh.
Terming JJM as an important programme, Advisor Umang Narula highlighted the assistance Ladakh received from the Government of India while Additional Secretary & Mission Director, NJJM, Bharat Lal, assured to extend support from the Ministry.
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