- Rural families benefit from 138 domestic tap connections, drinking water supply from a high-level reservoir of 40 kilolitre capacity.
- Women relieved of the hassle of fetching water, saving time and making daily life easier
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the initiative to provide tap water to every household in Amgaon village, located in Chhuikhadan development block of Khairagarh-Chuikhadan-Gandai district, is bringing positive changes in the lives of villagers. With a population of 648, 138 household tap connections (FHTC) have been provided in this village. Additionally, a 40 kiloliter capacity high-level water reservoir has been constructed for drinking water supply. This facility is providing water to rural families at their homes.
- The problem of travelling long distances for water has been eliminated.
In Amgaon village, villagers previously relied on distant water sources for daily needs and drinking water. Access to water, especially during the summer, posed a significant challenge. Women and children had to spend significant time fetching water, disrupting their daily chores and their children’s education. With the installation of tap connections through the Jal Jeevan Mission, villagers have found relief from this problem.
- Positive change in the lives of women
Access to tap water at the doorstep has provided significant convenience to rural women. The time previously spent fetching water is now used for family care, children’s education, household chores, and livelihood activities. This has made the daily routine of rural families more convenient than before.
- Increased awareness about sanitation and water conservation
Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, along with expanding drinking water facilities in villages, villagers are also being educated about sanitation, safe drinking water access, and water conservation. With the participation of the Village Water and Sanitation Committee and the village community, attention is being paid to the operation and maintenance of the water supply system. Additionally, information is being provided about the importance of monitoring water quality and conserving water sources.
- Villagers expressed happiness
According to villagers, previously, they had to travel long distances to fetch water, but now, having tap water at home has made daily life easier. Saving time fetching water frees up more time for other important family tasks.
- Amgaon is becoming prosperous with water in every house
The drinking water facility provided through the Jal Jeevan Mission in Amgaon village is proving to be a significant initiative towards rural development. Household tap connections, water tanks constructed for drinking water supply, time savings for women, and increased awareness about sanitation have ushered in positive change in the village. This initiative demonstrates the crucial role that the expansion of basic amenities plays in making the lives of rural families more comfortable, convenient, and dignified.