- In the presence of Scheduled Tribe Commission member Shri Bhagat Singh Netam and District Panchayat member Anupama Netam, the villagers took a pledge to conserve water.
Under the guidance of Mr. B.L. Uike, Executive Engineer of the Public Health Engineering Department, Water Offering Day was celebrated on October 17th in the village of Khursipar in the Birsa development block. On this occasion, the village’s tap water scheme was formally transferred to the Gram Panchayat and the local community. Villagers, school children, and public representatives enthusiastically participated in the program and pledged to conserve water and keep water sources clean.
- Gave the message of water conservation by taking out a morning procession
Various awareness activities were organized in Khursipar village on the occasion of Jal Arpan Diwas. Villagers and school children took out a morning procession carrying placards with slogans on water conservation, raising awareness about the importance of water and its conservation. Water sources were worshipped and water was worshipped, and the structures of the tap water scheme were adorned with water. The people present at the event were administered the Jal Sankalp oath. The villagers pledged to conserve every drop of water, keep water sources clean, and prevent unnecessary wastage of water. Through the program, villagers were made aware of water conservation as well as the regular operation and maintenance of the tap water scheme.
- The responsibility of operation and maintenance of the scheme now lies with the villagers.
Former MLA and member of the Madhya Pradesh Scheduled Tribes Commission, Mr. Bhagat Singh Netam, and District Panchayat member, Mrs. Anupama Netam, were the chief guests at the event. They emphasized the importance of providing clean drinking water to every citizen. The tap water scheme will provide drinking water to villagers and improve their quality of life. They urged villagers to consider the scheme their property, maintain it, and cooperate in its regular operation. With the transfer of the scheme, the role of the Gram Panchayat and the local community has also become crucial. Ensuring proper maintenance of the scheme will ensure long-term benefits for villagers.
- Public representatives and departmental officials participated
The program was attended by the village headman’s husband, Mr. Fagansingh Dhurve, the village panchayat secretary, Mr. Umesh Rahangdale, the village panchayat members, the headmaster of the government secondary school, Mr. Nagpure, a teacher, Mrs. Chauhan, an ASHA associate, Mrs. Asha Markam, an Anganwadi worker, and a pump operator. Block coordinator Mr. Fanish Rangare, PMU coordinator Mr. Sheetal Mishra, and Mr. Harish Jha participated on behalf of the Public Health Engineering Department. The departmental team briefed the villagers on the technical aspects of the tap water scheme, as well as its smooth operation and maintenance. The villagers expressed their happiness at the handover of the tap water scheme to the village panchayat and the local community. They expressed their commitment to support its proper maintenance and water conservation to ensure continued benefits. The Jal Arpan Diwas celebration not only raised awareness among villagers about water conservation but also promoted community participation.