Speed up execution of Jal Jeevan Mission projects, Pawan Kalyan directs officials
Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan has ordered officials to accelerate the Jal Jeevan Mission water projects in the Godavari districts. The initiative aims to provide drinking water to millions of people through a multi-billion rupee infrastructure investment.
Why it matters
Infrastructure development and water security are critical public policy issues in rural India, directly impacting the quality of life for millions.
Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for Panchayat Raj, Rural Development and Rural Water Supply K. Pawan Kalyan has directed officials to accelerate the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects, particularly in areas facing severe drinking water shortages, while ensuring strict adherence to quality standards.
Reviewing the progress of the Amarajeevi Jaladhara mega water grid projects being implemented in the erstwhile East and West Godavari districts, Mr. Pawan Kalyan said the initiative would provide a permanent solution to drinking water problems in the coastal villages.
He said the projects were expected to benefit nearly 33 lakh people across the two districts, and instructed officials to ensure that key infrastructure works were completed within the stipulated timeframe.
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