Committee to be formed at state and district level to inspect all SVS schemes, directive to submit report in 15 days
Water Resources and Sanitation Minister Shri Yogendra Prasad reviewed the progress of various developmental schemes being implemented under the Jal Jeevan Mission in the drinking water and sanitation department in Giridih, Dhanbad and Bokaro districts at the Giridih Collectorate. The meeting extensively reviewed the progress of departmental schemes, pending works, Single Village Scheme (SVS), Raw Water Rising and Clean Water Rising related works, Water Treatment Plant, and various important points related to water supply system. The progress of scheme-wise works was reviewed with the concerned departmental officials as well as contractors. The Hon'ble Minister, taking seriously the cases of unnecessary delay, negligence in works, and non-operation of schemes even after payment, clearly instructed that negligence at any level in the implementation of public interest water supply schemes will not be tolerated. He directed the concerned officials and contractors to complete the work within the stipulated time frame and bring the schemes to the ground quickly.
Directive to form a committee at state and district level to inspect all SVS schemes...
Reviewing the status of schemes being operated under the Single Village Scheme (SVS), the Hon'ble Minister directed the formation of committees at the state and district levels. He said that a joint committee should conduct site inspections and investigations to assess the actual status of all schemes operated under SVS. The joint committee has been instructed to provide a detailed report within 15 days after investigating the work progress, construction status, quality of works, and problems arising in the implementation of all related schemes. Emphasis was placed on including necessary facts and shortcomings in the report after a proper assessment of the actual status of the schemes during the investigation, so that further action can be ensured based on facts.
Directive to complete Raw Water Rising and Clean Water Rising works in 90 days...
Reviewing the works related to Raw Water Rising and Clean Water Rising in the meeting, the Hon'ble Minister clearly instructed the concerned officials and contractors to complete these works within the next 90 days. He said that timely execution of these works is essential to maintain an effective and smooth water supply system. Emphasis was placed on ensuring the availability of necessary resources and manpower for the concerned agencies to complete the work within the stipulated period and to regularly monitor the works. Also, while reviewing the progress of works, it was directed to ensure that the stipulated timeline is adhered to and there is no compromise on quality standards.
Review of water supply structures including Water Treatment Plant...
During the meeting, the status of other infrastructure related to water supply, including Water Treatment Plants (Water Purification Plants), was also reviewed. The concerned officials were given updated information regarding their construction, functionality, pending works, and operation. In this regard, Secretary Shri Abu Imran directed that the effective utilization of structures related to the water supply system should be ensured, and where works are incomplete or the operation of schemes is affected, necessary action should be taken to resolve the problems in a timely manner. He emphasized coordinated efforts to ensure regular monitoring of schemes, quality inspection of construction works, and uninterrupted water supply to the public.
Directives for action against contractors of closed schemes and those showing negligence in works...
During the review, strict action as per rules was directed against contractors whose schemes were found closed or who had not progressed their works as per the stipulated timeline. The departmental Secretary clarified that negligence in the implementation of government schemes and unnecessarily delaying works is a serious matter and accountability should be fixed in such cases. He specifically directed that contractors who have not completed the related work within the stipulated time period or whose schemes are closed should be issued legal notices as per rules. Emphasis was also placed on investigating the related cases and ensuring further action in accordance with the terms of the contract and applicable provisions.
Action will also be taken against officials who do not complete pending schemes...
Campaign Director Shri Shashi Ranjan directed the concerned departmental officials to regularly review pending schemes within their respective jurisdictions and take effective steps to get them completed within the stipulated time frame. He said that strict action as per rules should be ensured against contractors and officials whose schemes are unnecessarily pending or in whom negligence is being shown in works, despite their responsibility. He directed the officials to continuously monitor the updated status of schemes, fix the accountability of contractors, and resolve obstacles in works in a timely manner. Special emphasis was also placed on ensuring transparency, quality, and timeliness in the execution of public interest schemes.
Providing timely drinking water to the public is the top priority of the department
Hon'ble Minister Shri Yogendra Prasad said that the schemes of the Drinking Water and Sanitation Department are directly related to the basic needs of the common people. Therefore, it is extremely important that these schemes are completed on time and people get regular access to drinking water through them. He directed the officials and contractors to discharge their responsibilities with full dedication and accountability. It was clarified in the meeting that the progress of schemes, quality of construction, and adherence to the stipulated timeline will be regularly reviewed. Emphasis was placed on completing pending works on a priority basis and ensuring action as per rules against the concerned parties showing negligence in works.
Services to be provided to the public on time, strict action will be taken for negligence...
Hon'ble Minister Shri Yogendra Prasad clearly stated that any kind of negligence, unnecessary delay, or indifference in public interest works will not be tolerated. He directed all officers to discharge their responsibilities with full dedication, honesty, and accountability. He said that the real objective of departmental schemes will be achieved only when their benefits reach the common citizens on time. The Hon'ble Minister directed the officers to resolve drinking water related problems on a priority basis and not to allow any unnecessary obstacles in providing essential services to the general public. He also emphasized regular review of scheme implementation and ensuring the accountability of concerned officials.
The meeting was attended by Shri Abu Imran, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Campaign Director Shri Shashi Ranjan, Deputy Commissioner Giridih Shri Ram Niwas Yadav, Deputy Development Commissioner Bokaro, Mrs. Shatabdi Majumdar, Municipal Commissioner Dhanbad, Shri Ashish Gangwar, Chief Engineer Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, OSD to Hon'ble Minister, senior officials from Giridih, Dhanbad and Bokaro districts, departmental officials, and concerned contractors.