1 lakh water connections given every day: PM
July 23, 2020 11:45
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said one lakh water connections are being given every day in the country and added that this has become possible as 'Jal Jeevan Mission' is moving forward as a mass movement.
His remarks came after he laid the foundation stone for the Manipur Water Supply Project today through video conferencing. "Today about one lakh water connections are being given every day in the country. Every day, we are removing such a big worry of water from the lives of one lakh mothers and sisters, making their lives easier," the Prime Minister said.
"This acceleration is also possible because 'Jal Jeevan Mission' is moving forward as a mass movement. People of the village, especially sisters and public representatives are deciding where the pipes will lay, where the water will be sourced, where the tank will be built, and how much budget will be made," he said.
Speaking on the Manipur Water Supply Project, the Prime Minister said: "Today is a big day for millions of Manipur colleagues including Imphal, especially our sisters. Manipur water supply project will be completed at a cost of about Rs 3,000 crore and it is going to reduce water problems of the people here."
"The 'jal dhara' from this project will become 'jeevan dhara' for 25 cities and towns including Greater Imphal and 1700 villages. The big thing is that this project is designed keeping in mind the needs of not only today but for the next 20-22 years. With this project, millions of people will not only have access to clean drinking water, but thousands of people will also get employment," he said. -- PTI
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