
Jal Jeevan Mission Review in Kishtwar: DC Kishtwar Reviews Water Supply Schemes Under JJM 2.0,
Catch The Rain Under JSA:CTR, and Water Security Interventions
📍 Kishtwar | 📅 11 September 2026
Jal Jeevan Mission Review in Kishtwar
“All concerned departments and field functionaries shall work in a coordinated and time-bound manner to ensure effective implementation of JJM 2.0, JSA:CTR, and Water Security Interventions.”
Jal Jeevan Mission Review in Kishtwar : Detailed Scheme-Wise Review Conducted by DC Kishtwar
Jal Jeevan Mission Review in Kishtwar : The Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS), conducted a detailed scheme-wise review of Water Supply Schemes under JJM 2.0, Catch The Rain under JSA:CTR, and Water Security Interventions being executed and implemented in the district.
The Project Manager, Jal Jeevan Mission District, Kishtwar, presented a detailed PowerPoint Presentation regarding the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, JSA:CTR, and Water Security Interventions (VB-G RAM G), while the ACP Kishtwar presented the achievements regarding implementation of SBM 2.0.
Jal Jeevan Mission Review in Kishtwar : Directions Issued to Jal Shakti Department
- Start Jal Aankalan of the balance 09 villages out of 16 reported villages within 07 days and submit compliance report
- Pursue procurement of 15mm dia pipes with higher authorities at the earliest to complete the 13 Water Supply Schemes with minimal balance FHTCs
- Rectify observations in the three DAJGUA DPRs and ensure resubmission by 12th September 2026
- Ensure regular collection and testing of water samples from sources and habitations of all schemes and submit regular testing reports
- Resolve the reconciliation issue with the Directorate of Jal Jeevan Mission and ensure payment to contractors within three days
- Complete geotagging of assets under Sujalam Bharat within 15 days
- Ensure creation of the remaining 161 Sujal Gaon IDs within one week
- Ensure regular visits to schemes and regular meetings with VWSCs and Pani Samitis, with geotagged photographs submitted to DPMU-JJM, Kishtwar
Directions to Other Departments
- Forest Department Kishtwar: Pursue approval of the JSA:CTR plan with higher authorities at the earliest and incorporate the plantation programme under JSA:CTR
- Agriculture and Horticulture Departments Kishtwar: Provide data of completed JSA:CTR works in the devised format for portal upload and ensure completion of ongoing works at the earliest
- Municipal Council Kishtwar: Coordinate with Revenue Department for identification of suitable State land for construction of FSTP outside the town; ensure construction of rooftop rainwater harvesting structures during construction of individual houses
- Concerned Departments: Expedite completion of the ETP at Marwah and ensure commencement of work on the ETP at District Hospital Kishtwar at the earliest
- CEO Kishtwar and Jal Shakti Department: Formulate a programme for student visits to water supply schemes and NABL-accredited water testing laboratories after 22nd September 2026, ensuring visitor numbers remain within laboratory capacity
- BDOs and ExEn Jal Shakti: Ensure proper coordination among field staff and constitute block-wise WhatsApp groups for effective coordination in planning, implementation, and uploading of data on designated portals
The Deputy Commissioner emphasised that all concerned departments and field functionaries shall work in a coordinated and time-bound manner to ensure effective implementation of JJM 2.0, JSA:CTR, and Water Security Interventions (VB-G RAM G) and facilitate the benefits of all schemes to the rural and urban habitations of District Kishtwar.
Officials Present at the Meeting
| Officer | Designation |
|---|---|
| Sh. Pankaj Kumar Sharma (JKAS) | Deputy Commissioner, Kishtwar (Chair) |
| Sh. Manoj Kumar (JKAS) | ACD Kishtwar |
| Sh. Neeraj Sharma | ACP Kishtwar |
| Sh. Mirza Mumtaz Iqbal | EO Municipal Council Kishtwar |
| Sh. Mahesh Thakur | DFO Kishtwar |
| Sh. Vishal Chaudhary | DFO Marwah |
| Sh. Rohit Wadera | ExEn Jal Shakti Kishtwar |
| Sh. Ravi Kumar | BDO Kishtwar |
| Er. Fayaz Mehta | PM DPMU Kishtwar |
| Sh. Kushal Chandel | CAO Kishtwar |
| Sh. Sajid Mustafa | CHO Kishtwar |
| Sh. Roopesh Sharma | BDO Trigam |
| Sh. Aijaz Ahmed | BDO Bounjwah |
| Sh. Zakir Mir | AEE Jal Shakti Kishtwar |
Also attended by other officers and staff from Jal Shakti Department and RDD Kishtwar.
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