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DDWS holds 5th District Collectors\u2019 Peyjal Samvad<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n


\nJal Seva Aankalan: The Gram Panchayat\u2013led, digital functionality assessment tool will strengthen service delivery in Har Ghar Jal villages<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n

Districts share field innovations in Community Engagement, Ranney Wells for bulk water supply, 24\u00d77 water supply, planned IEC for Jan Bhagidari and O&M systems<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Posted On: 15 JAN 2026 5:47PM by PIB Delhi<\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n
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The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the\u00a05th edition of the District Collectors\u2019 Peyjal Samvad\u00a0today, bringing together senior officials, district administrations, and sector experts to deliberate on strengthening the implementation of Har Ghar Jal under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The virtual event was chaired by\u00a0Shri Ashok K. K. Meena, Secretary, DDWS, and witnessed participation from District Collector\/Deputy Magistrate\/ District Officials across the country.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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In his address, Secretary, DDWS, Shri Ashok K.K. Meena appreciated the district teams\u2019 efforts and encouraged them to continue strengthening service delivery with diligence and community partnership. He emphasised the need to\u00a0transition from infrastructure creation to service delivery\u00a0in rural drinking water supply by\u00a0highlighting Community Ownership and Service Delivery in Rural Water Supply.\u00a0He underscored the critical role of Gram Panchayats and elected representatives, noting that under the\u00a073rd Constitutional Amendment, the responsibility for\u00a0operation and maintenance of drinking water systems rests at the Gram Panchayat level\u00a0and must be effectively implemented.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Shri Meena appreciated the strong community participation emerging across states, including migrant communities and inter-state workers supporting water services. He stated that this community-led approach will guide the next phase of the programme.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He highlighted\u00a0two key priorities:<\/strong><\/span>
\n1. Jal Arpan\u00a0\u2013 the structured handover of rural water supply schemes to Gram Panchayats and communities after a 15-day trial run. He recommended observing Jal Arpan annually as an\u00a0Annual Maintenance Fortnight, ensuring preventive maintenance and renewed community ownership where the system already handed over to community.<\/strong><\/span>
\n2. Jal Seva Aankalan\u00a0\u2013 systematic self-assessment of functionality in villages declared as 100% Har Ghar Jal, to maintain service quality and sustainability.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

He further encouraged District Collectors to share well-documented best practices for wider adoption.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Smt. Ankita Chakraborty, Deputy Secretary \u2013 NJJM, welcomed the Secretary, Additional Secretary and Mission Director \u2013 NJJM, Mission Directors from States and all participating District Collectors\/ District Magistrates to the 5th District Collectors\u2019 Peyjal Samvad. She highlighted that the focus of today\u2019s deliberations would be on\u00a0Jal Seva Aankalan, which was launched on 30th<\/sup>\u00a0December, 2025 by hon\u2019ble Minister of Jal Shakti.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

DDWS Presentation on\u00a0Jal Seva Aankalan<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A detailed presentation on\u00a0Jal Seva Aankalan, a Gram Panchayat-led functionality assessment tool under JJM, was made during the session by\u00a0Smt. Ankita Chakraborty, Deputy Secretary \u2013 NJJM.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0She said the initiative aims to strengthen service delivery by enabling Panchayats to assess drinking water systems on three critical parameters: regularity of supply, adequacy of availability, and water quality.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

She explained the step-by-step process of Jal Seva Aankalan, guiding participants through the\u00a0navigation path on the e-Gram Swaraj portal\u00a0for Panchayat Secretaries to complete the assessment.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

The Jal Seva Aankalan process involves\u00a0five structured steps:<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. VWSC-led discussion\u00a0on service functionality.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  2. Gram Sabha endorsement\u00a0for transparency and collective ownership.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  3. Data entry\u00a0on the JJM IMIS Panchayat Dashboard by Panchayat Secretaries.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  4. Public visibility\u00a0of assessment findings through the Nari Panchayat App, with a 30-day feedback window.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
  5. Consolidated reporting\u00a0at district and state levels for planning and corrective actions.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    She mentioned that the current cycle of Jal Seva Aankalan applies to Gram Panchayats declared Har Ghar Jal on or before\u00a031st<\/sup>\u00a0December 2020, covering approximately\u00a01.17 lakh Panchayats. These Panchayats have at least one year of operational experience, ensuring credible assessments. The list of eligible Panchayats is available on the JJM IMIS in\u00a0Form J8.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The Jal Seva Aankalan framework includes\u00a023 assessment questions\u00a0addressing infrastructure, service-level gaps, source sustainability, and O&M preparedness. The first cycle must be completed by\u00a026th<\/sup>\u00a0January 2026.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    She urged officials to ensure\u00a0training of Panchayat Secretaries, timely Gram Sabha meetings, and accurate data entry. Jal Seva Aankalan will generate actionable insights for evidence-based planning and improved rural water service delivery.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    District Presentations<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

    The following districts presented their progress and field practices. Each presentation was delivered by the respective District Collector\/ Deputy Commissioner\/ District Officials.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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    • Niuland, Nagaland: Smt. Sara S Jamir, Deputy Commissioner\u00a0shared that before JJM, women and girls walked long distances through hilly terrain to fetch water. With WATSAN\u2019s (Water and Sanitation committee) support, community participation strengthened ownership for efficient O&M of piped water schemes. Success stories include Padala (Yehokhu) village for\u00a0active involvement of youth and women, Hokhezhe village where WATSAN and the Council Chairman\u00a0contributed extra pipeline costs, and Izhevi village where residents pay\u00a0\u20b9100 per month for O&M.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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      • Palwal,\u00a0Haryana:\u00a0Dr Harish Kumar Vashistha, District Collector presented\u00a0Ranney Wells technology\u00a0for bulk water supply. The technology helped tackle fluoride contamination and ensures quality water is being supplied. This technology reduces electricity costs and requires less land.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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        • Sarangarh-Bilaigarh, Chhattisgarh:\u00a0Dr. Sanjay Kannoje, Collector & District Magistrate, emphasized that rigorous IEC campaigns and sustained community awareness are the foundation for active public participation in water management. He highlighted innovative strategies such as\u00a0Ratri Chaupals\u00a0conducted in clusters of 10 villages, where community members share feedback and grievances are resolved promptly, ensuring trust and transparency. Trained\u00a0Jal Bahini\u00a0members play a critical role by regularly testing water quality using Field Testing Kits (FTKs) and educating villagers on safe water practices. Additionally, Self-Help Groups, titled\u00a0Jal Sangh Bahini, inspire communities to\u00a0conserve groundwater\u00a0through Shramdaan initiatives. These groups lead the construction of magic pits and soak pits in\u00a0convergence with SBM-G and MGNREGA.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n
        • Mahabubnagar, Telangana:\u00a0Smt. Viziendira Boyi, Collector & District Magistrate, presented an overview of the district and explained the progress under Mission Bhagiratha for ensuring 24×7 quality water supply. She highlighted that backwater is drawn through pumping or gravity for treatment at Water Treatment Plants (WTPs). Third-Party Inspection Agencies (TPIA) vet the commissioning of schemes, while Gram Panchayats ensure tap connections for newly emerged households. Monitoring of water supply is carried out by villagers themselves, fostering community ownership. The district has adopted digital monitoring for provisioning of 100 liters per capita per day (LPCD), using a color-coded system\u2014green, yellow, and red\u2014to indicate performance. Impressively, 90% of villages in the district fall under the green zone, reflecting strong implementation and community engagement.<\/strong><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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          These presentations showcased both achievements and ongoing challenges, underlining the diversity of approaches adopted to accelerate progress under Har Ghar Jal.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          In his concluding remarks,\u00a0Shri K.K. Soan, AS&MD – NJJM, highlighted that the Department is documenting efforts and presentations shared during every District Collectors\u2019 Peyjal Samvad in the monthly newsletter Jal Jeevan Samvad, enabling districts to learn from each other\u2019s experiences. He commended the strong leadership and innovative practices demonstrated across districts in strengthening drinking water service delivery, noting that these best practices will be widely shared for the benefit of all States and districts.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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          He emphasized that the Jal Jeevan Mission now marks a clear transition from infrastructure creation to service delivery, with District Collectors playing a pivotal role in implementation. Stressing the importance of\u00a0Jal Seva Aankalan, he explained that this community-led self-assessment mechanism will provide realistic, ground-level insights into functionality and enable timely corrective actions. He urged all districts to complete the Jal Seva Aankalan process within January, ensure proper training of Panchayat functionaries, accurate data entry, and effective use of dashboards for decision-making. He reiterated that the leadership of District Collectors is critical to sustaining Har Ghar Jal achievements and empowering Gram Panchayats for long-term service delivery.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          The session concluded with a vote of thanks by\u00a0Shri Yogendra Kumar Singh, Director-NJJM, who acknowledged the proactive participation of district officials and reiterated DDWS\u2019s commitment to supporting states in ensuring safe drinking water for every rural household.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

          The 5th<\/sup>\u00a0edition of District Collectors\u2019 Peyjal Samvad was attended by more than 1500 participants across the country including\u00a0District Collector\/ Deputy Commissioner\/ District Officials, Mission Directors and State Mission Teams, from State\/UTs.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          DDWS holds 5th District Collectors\u2019 Peyjal Samvad Jal Seva Aankalan: The Gram Panchayat\u2013led, digital functionality assessment tool will strengthen service delivery in Har Ghar Jal villages Districts share field innovations in Community Engagement, Ranney Wells for bulk water supply, 24\u00d77 water supply, planned IEC for Jan Bhagidari and O&M systems Posted On: 15 JAN 2026 …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":17177,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-17176","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-education-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17176","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=17176"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17176\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":17179,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/17176\/revisions\/17179"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/17177"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=17176"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=17176"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/theeducationoverview.in\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=17176"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}