How has Mission Bhagiratha improved access to safe and clean drinking water in rural areas of Telangana?
Mission Bhagiratha is a program initiated by the Government of Telangana to provide safe and clean drinking water to rural areas. It has significantly improved access to water in these regions, especially for the underprivileged households who previously had limited or no access to potable water. The program aims to ensure that every household in rural Telangana has access to piped drinking water supply by 2022. This initiative has brought about a positive impact on the health and hygiene of people living in these areas, reducing the incidence of water-borne diseases caused by contaminated sources. Through Mission Bhagiratha, the government intends to achieve sustainable development goals related to providing clean water and sanitation services across India.