Margdarshika for Gram Panchayat and Paani Samiti- English Version- 2020

A practical guidance document for Gram Panchayats and Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs)/Paani Samitis to plan, implement, manage, operate, and maintain rural drinking-water supply systems under Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal).

About Dataset

"Margdarshika for Gram Panchayat and Paani Samiti is a 2020 National Jal Jeevan Mission guidance document prepared by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. It explains the community-led approach of Jal Jeevan Mission and provides a comprehensive reference for Gram Panchayats, VWSCs/Paani Samitis, public-health engineers, and implementation support agencies. The document describes the role of village institutions in providing safe, adequate, regular, and sustainable drinking water through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs). It covers water-resource management, water budgeting, Village Action Plan preparation, source sustainability, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, water-quality monitoring, use of Field Test Kits, village water-supply infrastructure, household tap connections, greywater management, community contribution, women’s participation, capacity building, and local skill development. It also gives guidance on the planning, implementation, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of village water-supply schemes. Detailed sections address the constitution and responsibilities of VWSCs/Paani Samitis, Gram Sabha approval of Village Action Plans, financial management, user charges, registers, preventive maintenance, repair of pipelines and pumps, water-quality surveillance, disaster preparedness, and community ownership. The contents pages specifically outline these themes across seven chapters, from water management and water quality to infrastructure and O&M."

Purpose of Dataset

The Purpose Of This Margdarshika Is To Build The Capacity Of Gram Panchayats And Vwscs/paani Samitis To Lead And Sustain Village-level Drinking-water Services Under Jal Jeevan Mission. It Aims To Support Participatory Planning, Safe Water-source Selection, Water Conservation, Equitable Household Tap-water Coverage, Water-quality Assurance, Effective Operation And Maintenance, Financial Sustainability, And Stronger Participation Of Women And Village Communities In Water Governance.