The government has launched the ‘Jal Arpan’ initiative, which aims to empower villagers by transforming them from passive recipients into active participants, thereby granting them ownership, accountability, and leadership in the management of local water supply systems. File
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Uttar Pradesh government on Friday (May 1, 2026) said it has implemented a compulsory 10-year operations and maintenance (O&M) ‘warranty’ for rural drinking water schemes as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission. The government said this decision signifies a significant shift from a construction-centric approach to a focus on long-term, service-oriented, and community-driven management of water supply initiatives.
Additionally, the government has launched the ‘Jal Arpan’ initiative, which aims to empower villagers by transforming them from passive recipients into active participants, thereby granting them ownership, accountability, and leadership in the management of local water supply systems.
Published – May 02, 2026 09:32 am IST
