Madhya Pradesh Rural Water Supply Operation and Maintenance Policy

About Dataset

The Madhya Pradesh O&M Policy is a policy-level reference for the sustainable management of rural drinking water supply infrastructure. Its focus is on maintaining the functionality and service performance of water supply schemes beyond the construction stage. The policy provides a basis for organizing operational responsibilities, maintenance arrangements, monitoring mechanisms and institutional coordination required to keep schemes functional. It is relevant to government authorities, local bodies, technical agencies, community institutions and field personnel involved in rural water supply management. The policy approach recognizes that infrastructure investment must be supported by appropriate operation and maintenance systems to achieve long-term service delivery. It can therefore be used for planning maintenance activities, identifying responsibilities, supporting local management arrangements and improving accountability for scheme performance. The document also serves as a reference for developing sustainable practices around routine maintenance, repairs, resource management and community involvement. Overall, the policy is intended to strengthen the continuity and reliability of rural drinking water services while supporting efficient management of public water supply assets.