Kishtwar, August 10, 2026: The Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), who is also the Chairman, District Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Kishtwar, today chaired a meeting at the Meeting Hall of the New DC Complex, Kishtwar, to review the progress, implementation status, and pending issues related to 130 water supply schemes being executed under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the district.
During the meeting, the Deputy Commissioner took a detailed scheme-wise review.
The Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Hydraulic Division, Kishtwar, apprised the Deputy Commissioner about the current status and progress of the schemes and the issues requiring intervention.
The Deputy Commissioner directed the concerned departments to follow up on the Jal Aankalan process and initiate Jal Arpan for 10 schemes in accordance with JJM guidelines.
He directed that Jal Aankalan be aligned with the ongoing Vande Mataram Phase-3 Campaign and that geo-tagged photographs of the activities be submitted to the office.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the status of 13 water supply schemes having minimal balance FHTCs and directed the Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti, to pursue the matter with higher authorities and ensure procurement of the required 15 mm diameter pipes at the earliest, so that the schemes are completed without further delay.
Regarding projects submitted under DAJGUA, the Chair was informed that five projects have already been submitted to the Chief Office for approval. The Executive Engineer was directed to follow up on the matter for early approval.
The functioning of the water testing laboratories was also reviewed. The Deputy Commissioner was informed that staff of Jal Shakti have been deployed to assist the concerned laboratories in sample collection. It was further informed that a proposal for strengthening and equipping all five water testing laboratories has been submitted to the Mission Directorate and the Chief Engineer's Office for the release of funds.
The PO, ICDS, Kishtwar, was directed to provide the list of Anganwadi Workers to the Executive Engineer for their training in conducting water quality tests through Field Testing Kits in their respective areas.
The Chemist, District Lab, Kishtwar, was directed to coordinate the training of Anganwadi Workers and ensure that water quality tests are conducted and reports are properly uploaded on the portal.
The Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Hydraulic Division, was further directed to issue an order placing the Chemist, District Lab, Kishtwar, as the overall in-charge of all water testing laboratories in the district.
The Deputy Commissioner also reviewed the progress regarding rooftop rainwater harvesting structures under the JSA (CTR) guidelines. He directed that rooftop rainwater harvesting structures be constructed during the current financial year in 347 schools, 34 Anganwadi Centres, and 93 Panchayat Ghars across the district.
The funds for the same shall be provided under the VB-GRAM-G Scheme.
The ACD, Kishtwar, was directed to provide a constituency-wise list of Panchayat Ghars to the Chief Planning Officer, Kishtwar.
The Deputy Commissioner directed all Assistant Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers, and Junior Engineers of Jal Shakti Hydraulic Division, Kishtwar, to visit all structures and networks falling within their respective jurisdictions and hold meetings with the concerned Pani Samitis/Village Level Water Sanitation Committees.
They were also directed to submit geo-tagged photographs of the field activities to the office. The In-charge Chemist, District Water Testing Laboratory, Kishtwar, was specifically directed to collect water samples from Kishtwar town and submit the test reports to the office within two days.
Emphasizing the importance of coordinated efforts for the successful implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Deputy Commissioner directed all concerned departments and field functionaries to maintain close coordination and ensure strict adherence to the timelines fixed during the meeting.
The Executive Engineer and all Assistant Executive Engineers were directed to closely monitor the execution and progress of the schemes and submit regular updates for subsequent review.
The Deputy Commissioner reiterated that all stakeholders must work in a coordinated and time-bound manner to ensure effective implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and facilitate the provision of safe and reliable drinking water to rural households across District Kishtwar.
The meeting was attended by ADDC Kishtwar, Sh. Vinod Kumar Behnal (JKAS), PO ICDS Kishtwar Sh. Rishi Kumar Sharma, CPO Kishtwar, Sh. Akhil Thakur, ACP/ACD Kishtwar, Sh. Neeraj Sharma, CEO Kishtwar Sh. Sanjay Dogra, Executive Engineer, Jal Shakti Hydraulic Division, Kishtwar, Sh. Rohit Wadera, Project Manager, JJM, Kishtwar, Er. Fayaz Mehta, besides all concerned Assistant Executive Engineers, Assistant Engineers, Junior Engineers, besides other concerned officers, officials and staff.
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