20-05-2025
UP Jal Shakti minister to check water projects
Lucknow: Amid reports of laxity in work and discrepancies in implementation of 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme, jal shakti minister
Swatantra Dev Singh
will visit villages in
Bundelkhand
and Vindhya regions for ground level fact-check and to evaluate progress of
Jal Jeevan Mission
.
During a review of the scheme on Tuesday, additional chief secretary Anurag Srivastava had expressed concern over reports of progress of the project in Mirzapur. He told officials to probe implementing agencies Ramki Baba and Megha and initiate necessary action if discrepancies were found and also directed ADMs and executive engineers to conduct regular block-level monitoring to ensure efficient execution of water supply initiatives.
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The inspection will be conducted in phases, with nine districts included in first phase. Singh will speak to locals to gather feedback on tap water connections. In Tuesday's meeting, Singh directed officials to formulate plan for his visit and provide district-wise list of villages where 'Har Ghar Jal' scheme had been implemented.
The minister also issued stern warning to agencies lax in their work, stating that any irregularities would result in strict action, including jail for those responsible. To maintain accountability, third-party inspections will be conducted, with daily reports submitted to govt.
