Aizawl (Mizoram) [India], May 7 (ANI): The Government of Mizoram and the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the present day for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 in New Delhi.
Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C R Paatil, joined the programme just about from his workplace. Hon’ble Chief Minister of Mizoram, Lalduhoma, together with Professor Lalnilawma, Minister, PHE, Mizoram and officers from the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, participated on-line from Aizawl.
On behalf of the Government of Mizoram, the MoU was signed by Smt. Zodingpuii, IAS, Secretary to the Government of Mizoram, whereas Smt. Swati Meena Naik, Joint Secretary, signed on behalf of the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Government of India.
In his digital tackle, the Chief Minister said that Mizoram is among the many first states in India to efficiently obtain 100% implementation beneath the Jal Jeevan Mission, offering Functional Tap Water Connections to 133,060 households. All colleges and Anganwadi Centres throughout the state have additionally been lined with Functional Tap Water Connections.
Out of 852 Water Supply Schemes sanctioned, 849 have already been bodily accomplished, reaching almost 99% completion. Additionally, 28 Water Testing Laboratories have been established throughout the state.
The Chief Minister expressed his satisfaction at signing the MoU for JJM 2.0 and emphasised that the mission can be successfully applied within the state. He famous that it’s going to play a vital position in reaching the imaginative and prescient of a developed India (Viksit Bharat).
He additionally urged the Ministry to expedite the discharge of the pending Central share of funds for JJM, which has been due since December 2024.
Meanwhile, with the introduction of passenger and freight prepare companies, Mizoram has skilled a major transformation in each passenger transportation and the motion of products throughout the state, the discharge stated.
According to the Chief Public Relations Officer (CPRO), Kapinjal Kishore Sharma, this growth has not solely improved connectivity however has additionally contributed to financial progress and additional strengthened tourism within the area.
The launch stated that the newly opened railway line in Mizoram has given a lift to tourism, with the state witnessing a gradual improve within the variety of guests over the previous six months. Railway companies in Mizoram reached a brand new milestone with the arrival of the Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train at Sairang Railway Station for the very first time on February 12, 2026, beneath the ‘North East Discovery’ circuit.
Since the graduation of prepare companies on the Bairabi – Sairang route in September 2025, public response has been overwhelming. The Sairang-Anand Vihar Rajdhani Express has recorded occupancy exceeding 150% in each instructions. The Sairang-Guwahati Express and Sairang-Kolkata Express have equally registered sturdy occupancy ranges of over 100%, clearly reflecting sturdy demand and robust public acceptance of railway companies from Sairang. (ANI)