Lok Sabha Question No. 2361 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2020-03-05
Subject: Drinking Water and Sanitation Schemes
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Jugal Kishore Sharma

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2361 TO BE ANSWERED ON 05.03.2020

## Drinking Water and Sanitation Schemes

## †2361. SHRI JUGAL KISHORE SHARMA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  schemes  implemented  by  the Government for drinking water and sanitation in Jammu and Kashmir at present;
- (b) the details of the schemes especially in Jammu, district-wise;
- (c) whether the Government has found any irregularities in these schemes; and
- (d) if so, the details thereof?

## ANSWER MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI RATTAN LAL KATARIA)

- (a)  Government  of  India,  in  partnership  with  the  States,  has  launched  Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM)to enable  every  rural  household  in  the  country,  including  UT  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir,  to  have  potable water  at  service  level  of  55  litre  per  capita  per  day  (lpcd)  through  Functional  Household  Tap Connection (FHTC) by 2024.

For  rural  sanitation  across  the  country,  including  the  UT  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir,Swachh  Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM(G)] is also being implemented.

- (b)   The information about district-wise details of water supply schemes for all States/ UTs  including Jammu & Kashmir (as reported by the respective State/ UT) are in public domain and available on the website: https://ejalshakti.gov.in IMIS Reports Schemes handed over to Community.

Under SBM(G), 11,79,450 Individual household latrines (IHHLs) have been constructed in Jammu & Kashmir  from 02.10.2014  to 02.03.2020  and all  the  7,262  villages  have  declared  themselves  Open Defecation Free (ODF). District-wise details are annexed.

- (c)  &  (d)    Water  &  Sanitation  being  State  subject,  State Govt. plan,  design,  implement,  operate  & maintain the rural water supply & sanitation schemes.Further, whenever any grievance is received in this  regard,  the  same  is  forwarded  to  the  respective  State  Government  for  appropriate  corrective measures.

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## Statement referred of the reply to Lok Sabha Un-starred Question No.2361 due for reply on 05-03-2020

District-wise, no. of IHHLs constructed and no. of ODF declared villages in Jammu & Kashmir

As on 02.03.2020

| S.No.   | District   | No. of IHHLs constructed from 02.10.2014   | No. of ODF declared villages   |
|---------|------------|--------------------------------------------|--------------------------------|
| 1.      | Anantnag   | 98,359                                     | 449                            |
| 2.      | Bandipora  | 39,885                                     | 149                            |
| 3.      | Baramulla  | 1,14,832                                   | 648                            |
| 4.      | Budgam     | 57,109                                     | 539                            |
| 5.      | Doda       | 43,065                                     | 505                            |
| 6.      | Ganderbal  | 22,715                                     | 176                            |
| 7.      | Jammu      | 1,20,379                                   | 758                            |
| 8.      | Kathua     | 76,887                                     | 568                            |
| 9.      | Kishtwar   | 42,852                                     | 207                            |
| 10.     | Kulgam     | 48,742                                     | 279                            |
| 11.     | Kupwara    | 79,986                                     | 495                            |
| 12.     | Poonch     | 57,851                                     | 362                            |
| 13.     | Pulwama    | 37,120                                     | 349                            |
| 14.     | Rajauri    | 1,01,432                                   | 504                            |
| 15.     | Ramban     | 43,273                                     | 201                            |
| 16.     | Reasi      | 39,175                                     | 230                            |
| 17.     | Samba      | 37,095                                     | 191                            |
| 18.     | Shopian    | 31,979                                     | 213                            |
| 19.     | Srinagar   | 1,331                                      | 54                             |
| 20.     | Udhampur   | 70,363                                     | 386                            |
|         | Total      | 11,79,450                                  | 7,263                          |