2nd District Collectors Peyjal Samvad-Gujarat-Peyjal-Samvad

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The Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad – Dang, Gujarat, held under the Jal Jeevan Mission, presents the district’s experience in achieving universal rural tap water coverage while strengthening sustainable operation and maintenance and effective governance. Dang comprises three talukas—Ahwa, Subir and Waghai—with 311 villages and 47,511 households, all reported with 100% FHTC coverage. The district also reports tap water connections in all schools and Anganwadis. The presentation places strong emphasis on decentralised governance and community participation. Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSCs), Village Action Plans and women trained in water quality testing are reported across all villages. Water samples are tested for bacteriological and chemical parameters, supported by a NABL-accredited laboratory and monitoring through WQMIS. A major focus is sustainable O&M through PACS and Self-Help Groups (SHGs), water tax collection, regular DWSU monitoring and Pani Samiti meetings. Six training sessions have trained 193 PACS/SHG members, while O&M SOPs have been prepared for Gram Panchayats, PACS and SHGs. The document also showcases a 24×7 grievance redressal mechanism, ITI-based training of village water-supply operators, women’s participation, water-quality awareness and incentive-based approaches to improve water-tax collection and O&M performance.