33 water supply schemes operational in Trehgam Constituency; 15 JJM schemes taken up at cost of Rs. 97.71 crore

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SRINAGAR, SEPT, 25:– Minister for Jal Shakti Department, Javed Ahmed Rana informed the Jammu and Kashmir Legislative Assembly that 33 water supply schemes are operational and catering to the requirements of 39 villages in Trehgam Constituen
The Minister was replying to the Calling Attention Motion moved by MLA Mir Saifullah regarding scarcity of drinking water and unavailability in villages of Trehgam Constituency.

The Minister said that 26 out of the 39 villages have no shortage of drinking water facilities. However, drinking water shortages have been reported in 13 villages and the affected areas are presently being provided adequate drinking water through tanker services as per requirement.

He further said that new water supply schemes for most of the identified shortage areas are under execution at various stages under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and other programmes.

The Minister informed that under the Jal Jeevan Mission, a total of 15 water supply schemes involving an estimated cost of Rs. 97.71 crore have been taken up in the constituency. Of these, three schemes have been completed, while 12 schemes remain incomplete despite recording more than 85% physical progress. He also informed that Rs. 58.88 crore has been expended on the JJM schemes, against the estimated project cost of Rs. 97.71 crore.

He further said that under NABARD/UT Capex three schemes have been taken up in the constituency out of which WSS Gushi and WSS Laderwan are in final stage of completion and will be commissioned soon.

Moreover, the proposals for coverage/augmentation of some left out habitants have been reflected in various programs like UT Capex, district Capex, SASCI, VVP, DA-JUGA for cent percent coverage of all households in these areas.

The Minister reiterated that the Department is taking all necessary measures to address the drinking water-related issues in the Trehgam Constituency. He assured that the Department would continue to closely monitor the situation and undertake requisite measures to ensure the provision of uninterrupted and adequate drinking water supply in accordance with the prescribed standards.