New Delhi: Ministry of Jal Shakti organized a special programme at Palika Services Officer’s Institute (PSOI) Club, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi, to honour 172 esteemed members of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) along with spouse from 27 States and Union Territories.
They were given Red Carpet Welcome along with approximately 140 guest form National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG). Union Secretary Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ashok Kumar Meena welcomed the guest aloing with Team DWS.
These dedicated individuals were recognized for their outstanding contributions to the success of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), which has been a cornerstone of India’s efforts to provide safe and clean drinking water to every rural household.
The event was graced by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil, and Ministers of State, V Somanna & Raj Bhushan Choudhary. The VWSC members were seated in their respective State enclosures, creating a vibrant mosaic of grassroots representation. The Hon’ble Union Minister Shri C.R. Patil, along with Hon’ble Minister of State Shri V. Somanna and Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary, interacted with them individually, appreciating their contributions and inspiring them to further strengthen rural water governance.
The event also saw the launch of three significant publications by the Hon’ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti and Ministers of State along with other distinguished officials