The Ministry of Jal Shakti has called upon states and Union territories to prioritize the protection of drinking water sources and strengthen the operations and maintenance of rural water supply schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) as it transitions into its next phase.

At a virtual workshop focusing on 'Sustainability of Drinking Water,' Kamal Kishore Soan, Additional Secretary and Mission Director, emphasized the need for a holistic understanding of sustainability. Addressing state officials, he urged them to utilize MGNREGA guidelines to support water conservation efforts and maintain both single and multi-village schemes.

The online event, organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, saw participation from over 300 stakeholders and was held as a precursor to th

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