Minister reviews Jal Jeevan Mission Schemes, directs contractors to expedite work

Hazaribag: Jharkhand drinking water and sanitation minister Yogendra Prasad on Friday chaired a high-level review meeting at the Collectorate auditorium in Hazaribag to assess the progress of Jal Jeevan Mission schemes in Hazaribag, Ramgarh, Chatra and Koderma districts.The meeting reviewed pending works, Single Village Schemes (SVS), raw and clean water rising systems, water treatment plants and other drinking water infrastructure.Expressing displeasure over delays and non-functional schemes, the minister directed officials and contractors to expedite work and complete all pending projects within the stipulated timeframe. He warned that negligence would not be tolerated and accountability would be fixed on both officials and contractors.Prasad said, “Access to safe drinking water was a fundamental right and ensuring regular, quality water supply to people was the department's priority.”Stay updated with the latest Ranchi news. Download the TOI App.