Excelsior Correspondent
Baramulla, Aug 9: As part of Government’s unique and ambitious outreach programme of fortnight celebrations for Jal Jeevan Mission, Mission Director JJM J&K, Dr G.N. Itoo paid visit to Baramulla district where he took a detailed inspection of works being executed under JJM besides interacted with the representatives of Pani Samitis and carried out several activities envisaged under the campaign.
Mission Director was accompanied by SDM Pattan ,SDM Tangmarg,SE, Consultants, OSD, Executive Engineers and other senior officers.
At the outset, Dr G.N. Itoo inspected Goom Ahmadpora Water Supply Scheme at Pattan which is being executed under Jal Jeevan Mission at an estimated cost of Rs 964. 27 lakh.
After taking a comprehensive inspection of the project, the Mission Director exhorted upon the concerned authorities for early completion of the scheme with instant restoration so that the project becomes functional in the next month of September.
During his visit, Dr G.N Itoo also conducted testing of water being supplied to the households in various areas of Pattan for its quality. He said that the water testing kits have been supplied to the Pani Samitis across the Jammu and Kashmir. He further added that these water testing kits are used as an indicator for measuring the chlorine content and turbidity of the potable water.
Dr G.N.Itoo also visited Tangmarg and presided over the painting competition programme organized by Govt Middle School Reram . The painting competition was organized as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Fortnight celebration programme, aiming to create awareness about water conservation. The programme witnessed enthusiastic participation of students who showcased their artistic talents on the theme of Water Conservation.
Meanwhile, in another programme organized by Government Higher Secondary School Chandilora Tangmarg, Dr. G.N. Itoo while addressing the participants said that the Government is committed to ensure the availability of clean water to every household, thus improving the overall quality of life for the residents. He urged the participants in general and students in particular to save the water for future generations and sensitized about the significance of the Jal Jeevan Mission and the importance of using water judiciously.
Furthermore, on-spot demonstration of Water Testing on Field Testing Kits was presented by Water Testing Staff before the participants in order to train them.
Later, MD JJM visited Drung Water Source Tangmarg where the quality of water source was onspot tested in presence of local PRIs.
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