Meghalaya, Jal Jeevan Mission ink MoU for safe drinking water

Shillong: A MoU was signed on Friday between the National Jal Jeevan Mission, the department of drinking water & sanitation of the Union ministry of Jal Shakti, and the Meghalaya govt, marking a key step towards improving water supply infrastructure and service delivery mechanisms in the state.CM Conrad K Sangma and Union Jal Shakti minister CR Patil presided over the MoU signing through a video-conference at the main secretariat here.“The MoU pertains to the implementation of water supply schemes, under which the Centre will release funds upon signing of the agreement. It places emphasis on ensuring proper service delivery and sustained functionality of water supply systems in villages, with the state bearing primary responsibility for implementation and outcomes,” an official statement said.The CM said his govt’s commitment is to ensuring safe and sustainable drinking water access to every household in the state under the Jal Jeevan Mission.