Boleng, Dec 23: A meeting of the District Water & Sanitation Mission (DWSM), Siang District was held today at Boleng under the chairmanship of the Deputy Commissioner Tayi Taggu, to review the implementation of Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) 2.0 and to deliberate on legal and administrative measures for protection of rural drinking water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
The meeting discussed community-led water conservation initiatives, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge activities, including preparation of district work plans for FY 2025–26 and reporting of works through the JSJB portal. Emphasis was also laid on safeguarding drinking water sources and infrastructure such as intake points, pipelines, reservoirs, and treatment plants.
The Chair highlighted the need to declare drinking water sources as Protected Drinking Water Zones, strengthen enforcement to prevent contamination, vandalism, and illegal activities, and enhance community participation through Pani Samitis and Village Water & Sanitation Committees.
Members of the District Executive Committee and officers of concerned line departments attended the meeting.

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