Shillong: Meghalaya’s Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister, Marcuise N. Marak, announced that the state has identified more than 749 water sources as ‘critical’ and is preparing to undertake measures to revive and preserve them.
Speaking to reporters, Marak emphasized the importance of protecting these water resources, which are vital for the state’s ecological balance and public needs.
To address this challenge, the state government has engaged experts to draft and implement a comprehensive project aimed at preserving the affected water sources. Marak also highlighted plans to introduce Internet of Things (IoT) technology for real-time monitoring of water quality in rivers and other water bodies across the state. This move is expected to improve oversight and ensure better management of water resources.
The minister also provided updates on Meghalaya’s progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a central initiative aimed at ensuring safe drinking water for all households. Marak revealed that 81.39 percent of the work under the mission has been completed, with more than 6,000 geo-tagged projects currently in progress to facilitate the timely release of central funds.
The state is targeting full implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission by March 2025, marking a significant step toward securing sustainable water access for its residents.
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