CM Mohan Yadav has stressed the importance of ensuring adequate drinking water arrangements in both urban and rural areas of the state, particularly in light of the summer season. He directed that public drinking water stalls be set up in collaboration with social organizations to provide relief to pedestrians. Additionally, he emphasized the need for proper water distribution in urban neighborhoods, regular maintenance of water tanks, and the effective implementation of tap water schemes in villages to ensure every household has access to clean water.
For areas experiencing water shortages, the Public Health Engineering Department and local authorities must work together to find sustainable solutions. Dr. Yadav reviewed the state’s drinking water arrangements in a meeting at Samatva Bhavan (Chief Minister’s residence) on Monday, attended by Public Health Engineering Minister Smt. Sampatiya Uike, Chief Secretary Shri Anurag Jain, Additional Chief Secretary to the Chief Minister’s Office Dr. Rajesh Rajoura, and other senior officials.
He highlighted the need for a focused approach in tribal-dominated regions, where water supply efforts should be implemented under the Dharati Aaba Utkarsh Abhiyan in coordination with other departments. In other rural areas, drinking water availability should be ensured through the Single Village Tap Water Scheme and the Jal Jeevan Mission, prioritizing villages already declared as having household tap water connections. Furthermore, cleanliness initiatives should accompany water supply efforts, with the involvement of Panchayat, Rural Development, and Agriculture Department personnel. Panchayat officials and urban local body staff should also prioritize efficient water distribution.
CM Mohan Yadav further stated that by effectively managing water supply and cleanliness, Madhya Pradesh could set an example as a model state. He underscored the Public Health Engineering Department’s role in the Jal Ganga Water Conservation Campaign and called for a plan to revive and recharge unused hand pumps to enhance water availability.
During the meeting, officials reported significant progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with 62,71,124 household water connections established, covering 63.81% of the total 1,11,80,901 households. As of March 16, 2025, tap connections had reached 76,24,275 households, achieving 68.19% coverage. Additionally, 147 group tap water supply schemes are benefiting 23,164 villages, while 27,990 villages are covered under single-village tap water schemes. In rural areas, the Public Health Engineering Department oversees hand pump maintenance, while village panchayats manage tap water supply schemes. Currently, 5,62,776 hand pumps are operational across the state, contributing to the overall drinking water supply.