The Mizoram Government and the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) in New Delhi on Wednesday for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0. Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C. R. Paatil, joined the programme virtually from his office. Chief Minister of Mizoram Lalduhoma, along with Prof. Lalnilawma, Minister, PHE, Mizoram and officials from the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department, participated online from Aizawl. On behalf of the Government of Mizoram, the MoU was signed by Zodingpuii, Secretary to the Government of Mizoram, while Swati Meena Naik, Joint Secretary, signed on behalf of the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Jal Shakti Ministry, Government of India.
In his virtual address, the Chief Minister stated that Mizoram is among the first states in India to successfully achieve 100 per cent implementation under the Jal Jeevan Mission, providing functional tap water connections to 1,33,060 households. All schools and Anganwadi Centres across the state have also been covered with functional tap water connections. Out of 852 water supply schemes sanctioned, 849 have already been physically completed, achieving nearly 99 per cent completion. Additionally, 28 water testing laboratories have been established across the state.
The Chief Minister expressed his satisfaction at signing the MoU for JJM 2.0 and emphasized that the mission will be effectively implemented in the state. He noted that it will play a crucial role in achieving the vision of a developed India (Viksit Bharat). He also urged the Ministry to expedite the release of the pending Central share of funds for JJM, which has been due since December 2024.
