In an important review meeting held today, Deputy Commissioner (DC) Udhampur, Saloni Rai, evaluated the progress of various projects under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The meeting focused on assessing the achievements and identifying the challenges faced in providing safe and adequate drinking water to rural households in the district.
The review session brought together officials from multiple departments to discuss the current status of JJM projects, as well as measures to accelerate the implementation of these schemes. The DC urged all departments involved to enhance coordination and maintain clear communication channels to address any hurdles affecting the project timelines. By fostering inter-departmental cooperation, she emphasized that the district could overcome many of the common challenges, such as delays in clearances, logistical issues, and workforce shortages.
During the meeting, Saloni Rai highlighted the importance of the Jal Jeevan Mission, describing it as a "transformational project" aimed at ensuring every rural household receives a consistent supply of potable water. She underscored the need for timely completion of works to meet the set targets and ensure that the benefits reach the local communities as planned.
Officials presented updates on various JJM initiatives, including details of completed works and ongoing projects, while also identifying bottlenecks that were slowing down progress. Common issues noted included delays in material procurement, difficult terrain affecting construction in certain areas, and the need for additional technical support.
DC Rai directed department heads to prepare a comprehensive plan for addressing these obstacles and to submit regular progress reports. She further instructed the departments to adopt a proactive approach in solving issues to prevent unnecessary delays. A special focus was placed on ensuring quality standards are met at each stage of project implementation to provide durable and reliable infrastructure for water supply.
In conclusion, the Deputy Commissioner reiterated the district’s commitment to achieving the goals of the Jal Jeevan Mission and expressed optimism that with greater cooperation, they would overcome the existing barriers. The meeting ended with a renewed resolve among the department heads and stakeholders to work collectively towards timely and effective completion of all JJM projects in Udhampur.
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