On Wednesday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the valedictory session of the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s departmental summit in New Delhi. The meeting aims to address crucial sectoral priorities and evaluate implementation outcomes, among other significant topics.
The summit will focus on four key areas: timely implementation of water infrastructure projects, Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari – Catch the Rain, source sustainability of drinking water systems and operation and maintenance of rural drinking water supply schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
The two-day summit is the first in a series of departmental events envisioned by the prime minister to strengthen the spirit of ‘Team India’, deepen cooperative federalism and foster collective ownership of national priorities through closer collaboration between the Centre and the states, an official statement said. The summit will bring together political leadership and senior officials from the central and state governments to deliberate on key priorities, share best practices, address implementation challenges and evolve time-bound action plans, the statement said.
The consultations are expected to result in concrete and time-bound actions for accelerating water infrastructure projects, enhancing public participation in water conservation, ensuring sustainable drinking water sources and improving the reliability and accountability of rural drinking water services, the statement said.
