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DC Budgam S F Hamid chairs Pani Samiti awareness programme at Chadoora

Budgam : A Pani Samiti conference was today presided over by District Development Commissioner (DDC) Budgam, S F Hamid at Government Higher School Chadoora, Budgam.
Speaking on the occasion, DDC highlighted the importance of Pani Samitis for their immense role not only in providing adequate water supply but also in maintaining cleanliness of the surroundings of water bodies.
He also laid emphasis on encouraging the local communities to take over the rural water supply system for operation and maintenance, and help administration so that the “Har Ghar nal se jal “ mission is successful.
The DDC Budgam directed the officers to adhere strictly to the laid guidelines and maintain the highest level of transparency and accountability in the implementation process.
He also exhorted the officers to put in coordinated efforts to achieve the desired results and meet the timelines targeted for completion of tasks at all levels. The DDC further directed the concerned Officer to work with added zeal and determination in implementation and involvement of pani samities.
On the occasion, the DDC was informed that in 06 blocks of Sub District Chadoora falling under jurisdiction of Jal Shakti PHE Division Chadoora, 32035 Households shall be connected for which 59 schemes are under execution which include 01 bore well, 04 Over head tanks ( small water reservoirs), 28 Rapid Sand filtration plants and 114 Pipe network and allied works.
It was further informed that 212 Pani Samitis have been constituted and 212 village action plans have been prepared and uploaded on JJM Portal. It was also informed that women have been trained for use of Field test kits.
Moreover, Pani Samiti meetings are also being held regarding water quality monitoring and surveillance. It was apprised that to improve the water quality, Labs have been established besides field test kits have also been provided.
It was reported 2623 tests have been conducted so far in 06 blocks viz., Chadoora, BK Pora, Nagam, Chari Shareef, Pakharpora and Surasyar. Among others the conference was attended by SDM chadoora, Executive Engineer PHE Division Chadoora, PRIs, sectoral Officers/Officials and locals of the area.
 

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