Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma Meets Union Minister CR Patil to Discuss Har Ghar Jal Progress
Assam CM Meets Union Minister to Discuss Water Initiative
On Monday, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma met with Union Jal Shakti Minister CR Patil in New Delhi. The meeting focused on the progress of the 'Har Ghar Jal' initiative in Assam, which aims to provide tap water to every rural household. Currently, over 80% of rural homes in Assam have access to tap water.
Chief Minister Sarma requested the Union government's support to fully implement the scheme across the state. Union Minister Patil assured full support from his ministry to help Assam achieve complete coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Other attendees included Union Minister of State for External Affairs Pabitra Margherita, Assam Chief Secretary Ravi Kota, and senior officials from the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
About 'Har Ghar Jal'
The 'Har Ghar Jal' initiative, launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to provide 55 liters of tap water per person per day to every rural household by 2024.
Chief Minister Sarma later shared on social media that Assam is actively working towards the Prime Minister's vision and has achieved significant progress in the initiative.
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Assam CM
Assam CM stands for Assam Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in the Indian state of Assam. Himanta Biswa Sarma is the current Chief Minister of Assam.
Union Minister
A Union Minister is a member of the central government in India who is in charge of a specific department or ministry. CR Patil is the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, which deals with water resources.
Har Ghar Jal
Har Ghar Jal is an initiative by the Indian government to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural homes by 2024. It aims to ensure that every rural household gets 55 liters of water per person per day.
Jal Shakti
Jal Shakti is a ministry in the Indian government responsible for water resources and drinking water supply. It works on projects to ensure water availability and management across India.
Tap water connections
Tap water connections refer to the system where water is supplied directly to homes through pipes and taps, making it easier for people to access clean water without having to fetch it from wells or rivers.
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