 Early Times Report
BANDIPORA, Mar 13: As part of the ongoing Jal Mahotsav Pakhwada, the District Administration Bandipora celebrated Jal Arpan Diwas at two Water Supply Schemes (WSS) in the district today. The programmes were organised at WSS Konan Babagund in Block Arin and WSS Pehlipora Chandergeer, where the completed water supply schemes were formally handed over to the local communities for operation and maintenance. Officials from the Jal Shakti Department, (Hydraulic) Division Bandipora, along with representatives of Panchayati Raj Institutions and local residents, participated in the events. During the programmes, speakers highlighted the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission and emphasised the importance of community participation in the operation and maintenance of water supply schemes to ensure sustainable and reliable drinking water services under the Har Ghar Jal initiative.
Awareness sessions and demonstrations on water quality testing were also conducted to sensitise the public about the importance of safe drinking water and regular monitoring of water quality. |
