J&K finalises ₹128-cr implementation plan for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

Ziraat Times News Desk

SRINAGAR, SEPTEMBER 10: The Jal Shakti Department, Jammu & Kashmir, has finalised its Comprehensive Implementation and Reform Plan (CIRP) under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, outlining timelines, financial allocations and reform measures for strengthening rural drinking water services across the Union Territory.

The department has released ₹128 crore to PHE divisions across Jammu & Kashmir, comprising ₹116 crore as Central share and ₹12 crore as UT share. The concerned divisions have also initiated the process for releasing payments against eligible works.

The CIRP provides a scheme-wise, time-bound framework for implementation of JJM 2.0, with emphasis on completion of ongoing water supply schemes, improved service delivery, operation and maintenance, source sustainability, water quality and institutional reforms.

Under the plan, J&K has committed that all new schemes will be completed within the timelines prescribed by the National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM).

The department has also decided that retrofitting schemes will be completed using UT resources, with the objective of optimising existing infrastructure and improving the functionality and service delivery of rural water supply schemes.

The plan is intended to shift the focus beyond the creation of water supply infrastructure towards ensuring assured, sustainable, reliable and quality drinking water services, while strengthening accountability, timely execution and efficient utilisation of resources.

The Jal Shakti Department said it would work in coordination with the National Jal Jeevan Mission, field formations, Panchayati Raj Institutions and other stakeholders to achieve the objectives of JJM 2.0 and strengthen rural drinking water service delivery.

The CIRP is available on the JJM 2.0 IMIS dashboard for access by stakeholders.

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