Pawan Forms District-Level Teams To Monitor Jal Jeevan Mission progress

Vijayawada:In a move to ensure the timely completion and quality execution of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) works, Deputy Chief Minister and rural water supply minister K. Pawan Kalyan has ordered the formation of special monitoring units in every district.

These teams, headed by district collectors, will coordinate all related departments — including Panchayat Raj, Rural Water Supply, Roads & Buildings, Revenue, and Forest — to ensure that the mission’s targets are met within stipulated deadlines. The monitoring units will conduct daily field inspections to track progress and address issues promptly.

Pawan underscored the importance of providing safe drinking water to every household, fulfilling the vision of Prime Minister Narendra Modi under the stewardship of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. He emphasised urgency and adherence to quality standards in implementing JJM projects.

“Mega water supply projects have been launched in five districts, including Prakasam and Markapur, targeting over 21 lakh people. These projects will particularly benefit fluoride-affected areas, with a ₹1,290 crore project in Prakasam alone,” Pawan said. Officials have also reported substantial progress in East and West Godavari districts, where over 1.5 lakh households in East Godavari are set to receive tap water connections through new treatment plants, reservoirs, and pipelines.

The Deputy CM stressed the need for interdepartmental coordination to overcome hurdles such as land allotment for reservoirs and pipeline permits along roads. He directed collectors to conduct weekly progress reviews and escalate unresolved issues to the state government when required.