Churachandpur (Manipur), 07 JUNE (ANI): The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched in August 2019, is transforming rural Manipur by providing safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections. In villages like K. Thenjang, Maichammun, and Leinom, residents now have direct access to clean water, easing the daily burden of fetching it. Implemented by state authorities with support from the Government of India, JJM has sanctioned 430 schemes in the state—286 fully completed, while 108 are in progress. Paulungmuan, Assistant Engineer at PHED, also noted 51 additional schemes funded by the New Development Bank (NDB). Though progress was delayed due to the May 2023 conflict, work has resumed smoothly. Visuals show women and children using tap water for daily chores, reflecting improved living conditions. With continued efforts, JJM is delivering dignity, health, and convenience to remote communities. Watch this ANI ground report to witness rural transformation in action.
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00:00Churachandpur in Manipur is making remarkable strides in providing safe drinking water under
00:08the central government's Jaljivan mission. Out of 430 projects, 286 have been successfully
00:16completed, while 108 are nearing final completion. Additionally, supported by funding from the new
00:23development bank, 51 single village schemes and one multi-village scheme are actively underway.
00:29Further enhancing water access in the region.
00:31Under Jaljivan mission, we have 430 schemes that is funded under the Ministry of Jalsakhti funding.
00:42And then we also have 51 schemes under NDB funding. The first one that is under JGM out of the 430
00:52schemes, most of the works have been completed.
00:56A large number of households in villages across Churachandpur are now having functional
01:03tap connections. Where villagers once walked miles for water, children and women now wash
01:10clothes and collect water at their doorsteps.
01:13And when the rainy season, all the waters are dirty. We cannot drink on that time. But after
01:24producing of these JGM schemes, we get every time pure water. I am very happy to the government.
01:32My knowledge is it is very benefit to the villagers, to the people, to the community, having such
01:42type of water JGM schemes to the village. If it is possible, if it can be implemented in
01:51each and every house village of our districts.
02:00The authorities are actively working to provide safe drinking water to every household in rural
02:05Manipur, with the project progressing intensively.