Commissioner/Secretary Ajeet Kumar Sahu, UT Ladakh toured Sankoo, Drass, and Kargil on July 2 and reviewed the progress achieved under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

Commissioner/Secretary emphasized the importance of timely completion of the remaining JJM works in Sankoo, Taisuru, Barsoo, Dras, Bhimbat Dras, Sodh, Pashkum, TSG, and Kargil Blocks. Engaging in a detailed block-wise and village-wise discussion, the meeting addressed the progress made, identified issues, and sought effective solutions for the respective village/Blocks.

Sahu urged the PRI Members and PHE officials to adopt a mission-mode approach, committing to finishing the remaining work within the next two months. He emphasized the significance of collaboration between local representatives and the administration, stressing that successful implementation of the scheme requires a collective effort for the greater benefit of the general public.

He directed the PHE engineers to monitor the works on a daily basis and to allocate additional manpower as needed. He emphasized the importance of regular meetings with the local inhabitants to address their technical doubts and concerns, enhancing transparency and understanding.

The Commissioner/Secretary highlighted the responsibility of PRI members in coordinating with the people, while the department takes charge of implementing and executing the scheme. He commended the PRI members for their active cooperation and effective leadership in overcoming various challenges encountered during the scheme's implementation.

Furthermore, Sahu requested PRI members to prepare a monthly calendar and conduct regular social audits through meetings with the ISA team.