1st District Collectors Peyjal Samvad- Nagaland-Peyjal-Samvad

A district-level Jal Samvad presentation showcasing the progress, implementation framework and best practices of the Jal Jeevan Mission in East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya. It highlights household tap-water connections, Har Ghar Jal certification, school and Anganwadi tap connections, community engagement, VWSC capacity building, water-quality surveillance, user charges and sustainable water-resource management.

About Dataset

This Jal Samvad presents the implementation and progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in East Khasi Hills District, Meghalaya, covering institutional arrangements, household tap-water coverage, community participation, capacity building, water-quality monitoring and sustainable water management. The district framework operates under the District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM), chaired by the Deputy Commissioner, with multiple divisions and Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) supporting implementation. The presentation records significant improvement in Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) coverage—from 3,085 households (2.21%) in August 2019 to 114,585 households (81.95%) by October 2025. It also reports 255 Har Ghar Jal-certified panchayats. School tap connections reached 80%, while Anganwadi tap connections reached 89%. The district emphasizes regular DWSM meetings, IEC activities, Gram Sabha participation, school engagement, water-resource mapping and water budgeting. VWSC members receive training in operation and maintenance, financial literacy and technical skills to promote self-reliant and sustainable water-supply management. Water-quality surveillance includes trained women Field Test Kit users, systematic testing and real-time reporting through mobile applications.

Purpose of Dataset

The purpose of this Jal Samvad is to document and showcase East Khasi Hills District’s progress and practices under the Jal Jeevan Mission, particularly in expanding household tap-water coverage, accelerating Har Ghar Jal certification, strengthening community institutions, ensuring water quality, building local capacity and promoting financially and environmentally sustainable rural water-supply systems.