The District water and sanitation mission and Jal Jeevan Mission meeting for Tseminyu District was held at DC office conference hall, Tseminyu on 17th December 2025.

The DC and chairman of DWSM Tseminyu, Japheth Woch, NCS highlighted that inclusion of representatives from various departments is essential as each department is directly or indirectly involved in works related to water and sanitation under the convergence framework of the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. He requested the line departments to specify tasks for data submitted to the Nodal Department (PHED) to ensure comprehensive updating of the JJM and SBM-G Dashboard.

He further directed the PHED Department to speed up the certification process of Har Ghar Jal Villages and the declaration of open defecation free plus Model Villages in the District. The DC also emphasized the need to operationalize and manage the Plastic Waste Management units installed at Tseminyu and Chunlikha Blocks,  reiterating that proactive efforts are importance in making the system successful.

The Executive Engineer and member Secretary of DWSM expressed gratitude to all the departments representatives for their participation. He also encouraged the departments to maintain close coordination to ensure effective and sustainable implementation of water and sanitation programmes across the District.

The Social Welfare Department submitted data on the number of Anganwadi Centres and their water coverage status. The Health and Family Welfare Department provided details of Community Health Centres (CHCs), Primary Health Centres (PHCs), and Sub-Centres along with their water availability status. The School Education Department submitted information on the number of schools and their water supply coverage.

The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks from the the DC and chairman of DWSM Tseminyu, Japheth Woch.

(Maghasha, Asst. Director)