DC Pulwama
reviews progress of implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
Pulwama,
February 04: Deputy
Commissioner (DC), Pulwama Dr. Basharat Qayoom today conducted an
extensive review of implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in District
Pulwama.
During the meeting, the Deputy
Commissioner reviewed the status of borewells under various schemes linked to
JJM, Water Quality Monitoring and Surveillance (WQMS) and various Water Supply
Schemes (WSS) .
Emphasizing the importance of
timely execution, the DC urged the teams to ensure the completion of all
ongoing projects by or before March 2025.
The meeting focused on achieving
the Har Ghar Jal certification, reinforcing provision of safe and
sustainable water access to every household.
The Executive Engineers from JSD
Pulwama and Awantipora informed that out of the total 25 and 21 borewells in
their respective areas, 18 and 17 schemes have been successfully completed.
Additionally, the DC was
informed that the Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) coverage has a
pending completion of less than 13%, reflecting significant progress in the
initiative.
Executive Engineer,
Mechanical Division South Awantipora also briefed regarding the status of
electro-mechanical works and the installation of electric substations.
Dr. Qayoom emphasized the need to
expedite the remaining work to ensure an uninterrupted water supply for the
residents of Pulwama. He outlined strict timelines for compliance and
highlighted the importance of interdepartmental coordination to achieve this goal.
The meeting was attended by
Superintending Engineer, Hydraulic Circle Pulwama/Shopian HQ Shopian, Executive
Engineers from JSD Pulwama and Awantipora, along with AEEs and JEs as well as
Executive Engineer of Mechanical Division South Awantipora.
Teams from DPMU Pulwama and the
TPIA were also present on the occasion.