The government today organised the Third Edition of ‘Sujal Gram Samvad’, reinforcing the commitment to participatory water governance and community-led implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission. 

 

The virtual interaction brought together Gram Panchayat representatives, Village Water and Sanitation Committee members, community participants, women Self Help Groups among and senior officers from States and Union Territories.

 

Speaking on the occasion, Secretary, of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation Ashok Meena highlighted that the responsibility of drinking water supply rests with Gram Panchayats and stressed the need for Panchayats to fully assume this role.  

 

He also urged Panchayats to conduct Lok Jal Utsav to carry out a comprehensive review of schemes and ensure timely operation and maintenance.

 

The third edition of Sujal Gram Samvad featured village‑level interactions across eight Gram Panchayat headquarter villages. 

 

The Jal Shakti Ministry said, the initiative recorded participation of over three thousand attendees, reflecting strong engagement from both communities and officials.