Tag: Jal Jeevan Mission

Prompt action by the district administration following instructions from Principal Secretary Mr. Sonmani Bora has restored drinking water supply in the remote forest village of Shivlakhar in Achanakmar. Repair and reactivation of a damaged solar pump has brought significant relief to the Baiga tribal community facing severe water scarcity.

India’s women empowerment framework has evolved from welfare programmes to a comprehensive women-led development model, strengthening women’s participation in health, education, financial inclusion, entrepreneurship, safety and leadership roles across the country.

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, every household in Kanhardabri village of Rajnandgaon district now has access to clean tap water, improving health, sanitation, and women’s livelihoods.

Jainam Baid welcomed the Chhattisgarh state budget presented under Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai, calling it growth-oriented and governance-focused, with major allocations for infrastructure, water supply, education, and urban development aimed at accelerating long-term progress.

Criticising the Union Budget 2026, Chhattisgarh Pradesh Congress Committee General Secretary and Rajnandgaon Lok Sabha In-charge Shahid Bhai has termed the Centre’s “Viksit Bharat 2047” narrative hollow, stating that when even previous budget allocations remain unspent, long-term promises hold little value. He alleged sharp cuts in key social sectors and called the budget a complete failure in addressing economic challenges faced by common citizens.

Once plagued by acute drinking water shortages, Gundardeh village in Rajnandgaon district has witnessed a remarkable turnaround under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with 222 households now connected through tap water, significantly improving health, hygiene, and quality of life.

Rupakathi village in Rajnandgaon’s Dongargaon block has witnessed a significant improvement in living standards under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with all 107 households now receiving safe drinking water through functional tap connections, easing daily hardships and driving social and economic change.

After residents of Anjora village in Rajnandgaon block reported contaminated water supply, the Public Health Engineering Department conducted an on-site inspection and laboratory testing. The results confirmed clean water following prompt pipeline repair by the Gram Panchayat.

Under Jal Jeevan Mission, the contract of a Dongargarh-based firm was canceled in Rajnandgaon for failing to complete work. The security deposit was forfeited, and the contractor has been blacklisted from tenders for one year.

In Rajnandgaon’s Kopeedih village, inspection of Jal Jeevan Mission works exposed incomplete and faulty pipelines and a year-old water tank still lying unused. Officials have been given 15 days to rectify lapses or face strict action.

In Rajnandgaon, Collector Dr. Sarveshwar Narendra Bhure directed strict action against nursing homes violating the Nursing Home Act and announced a free mega health camp on September 17, coinciding with PM Narendra Modi’s birthday. The weekly review meeting also addressed pending revenue cases, welfare schemes, and preparations for Chhattisgarh’s Silver Jubilee programs.

A multi-departmental review meeting in Rajnandgaon assessed progress on critical schemes spanning health, forestry, women’s development, infrastructure, and education. Focus areas included Ayushman card services, water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission, electricity schemes, forestry initiatives, and innovative educational programs, with senior district officials and department heads in attendance.