100-days campaign to be launched on 'Gandhi Jayanti' today

Ministry of Jal Shakti has said that 100-days Campaign will be  launched on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti today under the Jal Jeevan Mission to provide potable piped water supply in Schools and Anganwadi Centres. 

While releasing the ‘Margdarshika’ for Gram Panchayats and Paani Samitis for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission and unveiling of Logo of the mission on 29th September, Prime Minister Narendra Modi  had spoken about launching of ‘100 days campaign’ on 2nd October to ensure piped safe water in schools and anganwadi centres across the country.

He also appealed to the States to make best use of this campaign to ensure provision of potable piped water supply in these public institutions. The Ministry said,



during this 100 days campaign, Gram Sabhas will be convened coinciding with Gandhi Jayanti and in coming days to pass a resolution for providing safe water in all schools, anganwadi centres and other public institutions in the village in the next 100 days. These facilities will be operated and maintained by the Gram Panchayat or its sub-committee including Village Water and Sanitation Committee or Paani Samiti. 

The Ministry said, ensuring safe water to children is a priority, as they are the most vulnerable to water-borne diseases, therefore provisions have been made under Jal Jeevan Mission for ensuring safe water through tap water connection in schools, anganwadi centres and health care centres.