91% of Sikkim households now have tap water under Jal Jeevan Mission
The initiative, launched to ensure that every rural household has access to clean and reliable water, has covered 1,32,826 households in the state.
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The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has made significant strides in ensuring clean drinking water to every household in Sikkim, with 91% of homes now having access to tap water. The mission has successfully reached over 1.21 lakh households, with an investment of Rs 1,066.78 crore dedicated to providing safe drinking water.
The initiative, launched to ensure that every rural household has access to clean and reliable water, has covered 1,32,826 households in the state. The total investment reflects the commitment to enhancing the water supply infrastructure, ensuring that families benefit from safe water directly at their homes.
Sikkim has seen remarkable progress under this mission, making it one of the states with the highest coverage of households receiving tap water. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has praised the ongoing efforts, highlighting the government's commitment to improving public health and providing essential services to the people.