Itanagar: According to Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Arunachal Pradesh has reached 100% saturation in the “Har Ghar Jal” program under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) of the Central government.
According to a representative from the state’s Public Health Engineering department, the state is now the first in the northeast and the tenth in the nation to reach 100% saturation under the program funded by the federal government.
“A landmark accomplished in our collective efforts as Arunachal Pradesh logs 100 pc saturation of Har Ghar Jal under Jal Jeevan Mission! It exemplifies total dedication and commitment of Team Arunachal in meeting the goals they set for themselves,” Mr Khandu posted on X on Thursday.
Speaking to reporters, Mr. Khandu revealed that the state had contributed ₹ 455.51 crore to the project, which ensured that every home had access to clean, safe piped water, while the Center had contributed ₹ 3,965.41 crore.
As the state worked to create an independent Arunachal Pradesh, the chief minister thanked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his leadership and encouragement.
“Gratitude to Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji for guiding and supporting our every endeavour in building a self-reliant Arunachal Pradesh. The Centre’s ₹ 396541.22 lakh and State’s ₹ 45551.18 lakh boost ensured that every household in our state has clean and safe piped water,” he said in another social media post.
“First in the Northeast to fully implement JJM, we are determined to make an all-round improvement in our people’s ease of living. Odds and challenges are being surmounted in serving them. Proud of Team Arunachal!” the chief minister added.
Launched in 2019 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all households in rural India by 2024.
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