DDWS organises Eleventh Edition of Sujal Gram Samvad

The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organized the 11th edition of the multilingual 'Sujal Gram Samvad'. The event focused on community participation, local ownership, and operation and maintenance (O&M) of rural water supply assets under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. Chaired by the Secretary of DDWS, the dialogue brought together Gram Panchayat representatives, Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSCs), and local officials from various states. Discussions highlighted grassroots experiences from regions including Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Jharkhand, and Ladakh, emphasizing local user-charge collections, water quality testing, source sustainability, and the role of Panchayati Raj Institutions in decentralized water governance.