New Delhi [India], December 10 (ANI): Punjab’s Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian on Tuesday urged Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil to expedite the discharge of Rs 161 crore, the pending first instalment for the 2024-25 fiscal yr below the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
During a evaluate assembly on the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), Mundian highlighted Punjab’s dedication to making sure a potable water provide and reaching Model Plus standing for all villages below SBM (G).
Union Minister Patil assured precedence motion on the fund launch whereas lauding Punjab’s progress in rural sanitation and its Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) coverage.
According to the official assertion, “Punjab Water Supply and Sanitation Minister Hardip Singh Mundian on Tuesday urged Union Minister for Jal Shakti CR Patil to release the pending first instalment of Rs 161 crore for the financial year 2024-25 under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to further enhance the implementation of the scheme in Punjab. He received the assurance that this would be released on priority.””Participating in a meeting to review the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) scheme, Mundian said it was imperative to ensure that residents of the state receive a regular supply of potable drinking water. He highlighted that Punjab has made remarkable progress in attaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in rural areas. The Cabinet Minister further emphasized that the state has formulated a Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) policy,” the discharge added.
Additionally, it acknowledged, “Principal Secretary Water Supply and Sanitation Nilkanth S. Avhad and Mission Director Amit Talwar were also present in the meeting.”Mundian acknowledged that the state intends to realize Model Plus standing below SBM (G) for all villages in Punjab on precedence, for the well-being of varied sections of society, the discharge famous.
Further, it talked about, Mundian mentioned that Gram Panchayats have been reconstituted within the state following the latest elections, including that substantial developments can be made within the subsequent three months, highlighting the state’s dedication to creating additional progress in SBM (G).”Meanwhile, the Union Minister complimented Punjab for its important achievements in varied parameters of SBM (G) in rural areas. He additionally appreciated the formulation of the Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) coverage by the state, the assertion mentioned. (ANI)