Jal Jeevan Mission : Points that Fumed the Commissioner

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Sagar Watch News/ The divisional review of the Jal Jeevan Mission, chaired by Sagar Commissioner Anil Suchari, brings out serious administrative concerns that go beyond routine monitoring. 

While the official narrative stresses “priority” and “quality,” the review itself exposes clear execution gaps, uneven district-wise performance and weak accountability on the ground.

Points that Fumed the Commissioner

The commissioner expressed strong displeasure over the poor pace of work in Chhatarpur, Panna and Damoh districts, where the Har Ghar Jal works have failed to achieve expected progress. 

Despite repeated directives, the slow execution and lack of visible outcomes prompted sharp remarks, indicating that delays are no longer acceptable. The failure to translate sanctioned projects into actual household water connections clearly irked the chair.

Another point of concern was the lack of seriousness in maintenance, particularly the irregular cleaning of water tanks. The commissioner’s insistence on district-wise progress reports reflects frustration over the absence of systematic monitoring and documentation.

Key Lapses Highlighted

• Delayed implementation of water supply projects in multiple districts, despite the mission being a declared government priority.

• Poor maintenance protocols, especially in cleaning of water tanks in both urban and rural areas, risking water quality.

• Inadequate reporting mechanisms, forcing the commissioner to demand separate district-wise progress reports.

• Uneven performance across the division, with Niwari nearing completion while other districts lag far behind, pointing to administrative inconsistency.

• Reactive rather than proactive approach by departments, as issues like non-functional handpumps still required top-level intervention.

Overall, the review reveals that the Jal Jeevan Mission in Sagar division is suffering not from lack of policy intent, but from weak execution, monitoring failures and lax field-level responsibility, prompting justified anger from the divisional head.

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