Supporting the implementation of the Multi Village Scheme (MVS) in different Districts under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
Key activities include:
- Community Mobilization: Facilitate participation of Gram Panchayats, VWSCs (Village Water and Sanitation Committees), and local communities in planning, implementation, and O&M of in-village water supply systems.
- Capacity Building: Conduct training sessions for local governance bodies and community-based institutions.
- Awareness Campaigns: Promote safe water practices, water conservation, and sustainability.
- Data Collection & Baseline Survey: Assist in household-level data collection and socio-economic mapping to aid in Village Action Plan (VAP) preparation.
- Village Action Plan (VAP): Support formulation of VAPs through PRA techniques, including source sustainability and infrastructure planning.
- Monitoring & Support: Provide ongoing support during execution and post-implementation phases to ensure sustainability and community ownership.
Objective of the Project
The core objective of this initiative is to:
- Achieve universal access to Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) in rural areas.
- Ensure equitable, adequate, and regular water supply of prescribed quality to every rural household, in line with Jal Jeevan Mission’s national goals.
- Build a decentralized, demand-driven, and community-managed water supply system that is technically sound, financially sustainable, and socially inclusive.
- Strengthen the institutional capacities of local bodies and ensure ownership and long-term sustainability of the water infrastructure through community participation.
Project Output / Deliverables
The project aims to deliver the following tangible outputs:
- Baseline Household Surveys completed for all target villages.
- Village Action Plans (VAPs) developed and submitted as per JJM guidelines.
- Strengthened VWSCs and Gram Panchayats, trained to manage and maintain water supply infrastructure.
- Widespread awareness on water quality, water-borne diseases, and conservation techniques.
- Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) planned and community mechanisms set in place for operation and maintenance.
- Monthly Progress Reports and documentation of milestones achieved submitted to MP Jal Nigam.
- A fully mobilized team comprising community mobilizers, coordinators, and domain experts as per manpower requirements.
End-to-end community engagement in planning, execution, and monitoring of the water supply system.
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