Nagaland wins accolades at Swachh Bharat Diwas 2022

October 3, 2022 30 Views No Comment

New Delhi, October 3 (MExN): The state of Nagaland was feted for its performance in the ‘potability parameter of functionality of tap connections in rural areas’ under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) among states/ UTs having less than 60 % tap connection coverage, along with other recognitions during the Swachh Bharat Diwas 2022.

A day long programme was organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on October 2 to celebrate ‘Swachh Bharat Diwas’ and the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, during which the best performing States and Union Territories were felicitated.

The event also witnessed the release of a report on ‘Functionality Assessment FY 2021-22’ which is based on the third-party survey carried out by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, to assess the number of working tap connections, regularity, and prescribed quality of water supplied.

According to a press release from Kuolie Mere, Dy Director &PRO (IPR), Nagland House, New Delhi, President of India Droupadi Murmu presided over the function as the chief guest. Other guests included Union Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj, Giriraj Singh; Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat; Minister of State for Jal Shakti & Food Processing Industry Prahlad Singh Patel; and Minister of State for Jal Shakti and Tribal Affairs Bishweswar Tudu.

During the event, the President was presented with Swachh Survekshan Grameen’s (SSG) 2022 report by Union Jal Shakti Minister. The Swachh Sarvekshan report gave details of the ranking, field survey, assessment, and citizens’ perceptions.

Based on the findings of the SSG 2022 and JJM Functionality Assessment Report, implementation and progress of the two missions of the Department, best performing States/UTs & Districts were felicitated during the event, Mere stated in the press release.

The programme also launched Jal Jeevan Survekshan 2023 which will talk about the functionality of tap water connections in all the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ villages. It is a means to ensure that the objective of the Jal Jeevan Mission is achieved i.e. adequate amount of potable water is regularly reaching every household in the village, the release stated.

The State of Nagaland was represented by E Mhonbemo Patton, Principal Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, PHED, Er Akokba Sair, Executive Engineer, PHED, Kiphire and Er Ichirang Zeliang, State Co-ordinator SBM (G), PHED.

Source: https://morungexpress.com/nagaland-wins-accolades-at-swachh-bharat-diwas-2022