- Pure drinking water reached 61 families, bringing great relief to women and children.
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, the Jal Jeevan Mission, implemented in the state, is becoming a means of improving the quality of life in rural areas. In the forested village of Bengta, about 20 kilometers from the Jashpur district headquarters, this scheme has brought positive change to the lives of villagers by alleviating the drinking water crisis.
Despite geographical challenges, the Public Health Engineering Department has established a high-level water tank with a capacity of 10 kiloliters in the village, providing regular access to clean drinking water to 61 families in both settlements.
Before the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, villagers had to rely on streams and wells for drinking water. Women and children had to travel long distances daily to fetch water. The water crisis worsened during the summer season, while during the rainy season, muddy and unsafe water posed a risk of waterborne diseases.
Now, clean drinking water is available to every household through tap connections. This is saving women and children time and allowing them to focus more on livelihood activities. Access to clean water has also improved the health of villagers and reduced waterborne diseases.
Village Bengta has been certified as a “Har Ghar Jal” by the Public Health Engineering Department, Jashpur. Villagers said that the Jal Jeevan Mission has not only ensured drinking water in the village, but has also made life safer, simpler, and better.