Ministry of Jal Shakti Holds Key Policy Dialogue on Rural Water Sustainability
The Ministry of Jal Shakti's recent Minister-level Policy Dialogue in New Delhi centered on the sustainable operation and maintenance (O&M) of rural drinking water services under the Jal Jeevan Mission. This dialogue marked a pivotal shift from infrastructure creation to enhancing service delivery, emphasizing the need for institutional frameworks, financial stability, and digital monitoring. The event underscored the significant role of Gram Panchayats and local governance in long-term water service sustainability and discussed strategic frameworks for operational management, service integration in development plans, and use of technology and digital systems.
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