DDWS Organizes Second Follow-up Meeting to accelerate drinking water coverage in tribal areas under PM-JANMAN and DA-JGUA

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened the second follow-up review meeting to accelerate drinking water coverage in tribal areas under the Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) and Dharti Aaba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan (DA-JGUA). Chaired by the Secretary, DDWS, the meeting focused on data harmonization between Tribal Welfare and Jal Jeevan Mission databases, identifying uncovered habitations through the Ministry of Tribal Affairs' SurveySetu exercise, and submitting validated proposals. A dedicated provision of ₹5,000 crore under JJM 2.0 has been earmarked to address drinking water gaps. States and UTs were urged to utilize District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) meetings chaired by District Magistrates for inter-departmental coordination and complete saturation and certification of eligible tribal villages.