Uttar Pradesh is revolutionizing access to drinking water information through the Jal Jeevan Mission. Citizens can now monitor tap water quality reports publicly via online portals and offline channels, marking a new era of openness in public health infrastructure.
Ashok Kumar Meena, Secretary of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, announced this during his Lucknow review. The UP government’s JJM portal will sync with central systems, offering villagers dashboards on scheme progress, test results, and supply status. Residents can even submit feedback directly.
In a detailed progress review, Meena directed officials to expedite works and strengthen local committees for sustainable management. His on-ground visit to Chand Sarai village revealed a success story: the fully functional scheme delivers consistent clean water, eliminating drudgery for women and children.
Villagers shared glowing accounts of improved hygiene, reduced medical visits, and economic gains from time saved. Meena lauded it as a benchmark for replication statewide.
As India races to achieve universal tap water by 2024, Uttar Pradesh’s 80% coverage sets a pace. Public dashboards will not only build trust but also enable proactive fixes, ensuring the mission’s long-term viability amid challenges like groundwater depletion and contamination.