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Time of India
30-06-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Dhami government to launch ‘Jalsakhi' for rural drinking water supply after ‘Lakhpati Didi', another game-changing initiative for women's economic empowerment
Dhami government to launch 'Jalsakhi' for rural drinking water supply after 'Lakhpati Didi', another game-changing initiative for women's economic empowerment( Source:ET Healthcare) Under the leadership of chief minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the state government is set to launch a new game-changing initiative named Jalsakhi to enhance the livelihoods of rural women. This follows the successful 'Lakhpati Didi' scheme launched in 2022, which has helped over 1.63 lakh women in Uttarakhand achieve an annual income of over ₹1 lakh. As part of this new initiative, women self-help groups (SHGs) will be entrusted with the responsibility of billing and supply of drinking water in rural areas. The Har Ghar Nal (tap water to every household) scheme is nearing its target in Uttarakhand, and the Drinking Water Department is now planning to involve women SHGs in tasks like providing new connections, bill distribution and correction, revenue collection, and maintenance of water schemes—on an outsourced basis. Additionally, these groups will be provided with kits to test water quality, and they will also report any faults in water supply schemes. Selected groups will be trained as Nal Jal Mitras (Tap Water Friends). As part of the pilot project, women SHGs will receive an incentive of ₹10 per bill and a fixed share of the revenue. This will offer additional employment opportunities to rural women right at their doorstep. ⸻ Lakhpati Didi Scheme Launched in 2022, the Lakhpati Didi scheme aims to raise the annual income of 5.07 lakh women associated with SHGs to over ₹1 lakh. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Perdagangkan CFD Emas dengan Broker Tepercaya IC Markets Mendaftar Undo Women are being trained in agriculture, horticulture, dairy production, tailoring, embroidery, LPG distribution, basic veterinary services, insurance schemes, and digital transactions to enhance their livelihoods. Within just three years, 1.63 lakh women have become 'Lakhpati Didis'. Encouraged by this success, the government now targets to make 3 lakh women 'Lakhpati Didis' by the end of the current financial year. ⸻ Mukhyamantri Sashakt Bahna Utsav Yojana To further boost the livelihoods of women groups, the government launched the Mukhyamantri Sashakt Bahna Utsav Yojana in August 2023. Currently, over 30,000 women in the state are benefiting from the scheme, and women SHGs have so far done business worth ₹4.93 crore under this initiative. The goal is to provide a wider market for the products made by women's groups. ⸻ House of Himalayas To promote traditional handicrafts, handloom products, organic farming goods, and herbs of Uttarakhand, the state government launched a unified brand named House of Himalayas in December 2023. The brand was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, giving it national and international visibility. The brand includes 36 products, 12 of which have already received GI (Geographical Indication) tags, verifying their authenticity and regional identity. Currently, 11 stalls of House of Himalayas have been set up at state airports, helipads, and major hotels. These products are also being sold through various e-commerce platforms. ⸻ 'The government is committed to empowering women in every way. Women SHGs are being linked to various economic activities. In this sequence, we are now working to increase women's participation in drinking water supply too. This scheme could prove to be a game changer for improving women's financial condition.' — Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
Hans India
29-06-2025
- General
- Hans India
Dhami Government to Launch ‘Jalsakhi' for Rural Drinking Water Supply
After 'Lakhpati Didi', another game-changer scheme for women's economic empowerment Dehradun. On the initiative of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, the Lakhpati Didi scheme launched in 2022 has already helped over 1.63 lakh women in Uttarakhand cross the mark of ₹1 lakh in annual income. Now, in its fifth year, the government is introducing another game-changing scheme — Jalsakhi — aimed at increasing livelihood opportunities for rural women. Under this scheme, responsibilities like rural drinking water supply and billing will be handed over to women self-help groups (SHGs). The Har Ghar Nal (tap water in every home) scheme in Uttarakhand is nearing its target. The drinking water department is now preparing to streamline the water supply system under this scheme. Tasks like providing new connections, bill distribution and correction, bill collection, and maintenance of schemes in rural areas will be outsourced to women SHGs. Additionally, the department will provide water quality testing kits to these SHGs. The groups will also report any malfunction in the water supply systems. For this, selected SHGs will be trained as Nal Jal Mitras (Tap Water Assistants). This pilot project will also offer an incentive of ₹10 per bill to these groups along with a share in the revenue. This initiative will help rural women earn from home and gain an additional source of livelihood. Lakhpati Didi Yojana The Lakhpati Didi scheme was launched in 2022 with the aim of enabling 5.07 lakh women associated with SHGs to earn over ₹1 lakh per year. These women are being trained and linked to income-generating activities like agriculture, horticulture, dairy, tailoring and embroidery, LPG distribution, basic veterinary services, insurance, and digital transactions. In just three years, 1.63 lakh women have already become lakhpatis. Seeing the scheme's success, the government now aims to make a total of 3 lakh women Lakhpati Didis by the end of this financial year. Mukhyamantri Sashakt Bahna Utsav Yojana To further strengthen women's livelihoods, the Dhami government launched the Mukhyamantri Sashakt Bahna Utsav Yojana in August 2023. Currently, more than 30,000 women in the state are benefiting from this scheme. So far, these women SHGs have done business worth ₹4.93 crore under this initiative. The scheme's objective is to provide wider market access for products made by women SHGs. House of Himalayas To promote Uttarakhand's traditional handicrafts, woven products, organic agricultural goods, and herbs, the government launched a unified brand — House of Himalayas — in December 2023. This brand was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has since gained national and international visibility. It features 36 products, 12 of which have received Geographical Indication (GI) tags, confirming their authenticity and linking them to specific districts in Uttarakhand. Currently, House of Himalayas has 11 stalls at state airports, helipads, and major hotels. Its products are also available through various e-commerce platforms. 'The government is making consistent efforts to empower women in every way. Women self-help groups are being connected to various economic activities. In line with this, we are now working to increase women's participation in water supply management as well. This scheme could prove to be a game-changer in improving the financial well-being of women.' Pushkar Singh Dhami, Chief Minister of Uttarakhand
Time of India
18-06-2025
- Health
- Time of India
NGT seeks response from Centre, state on key Ganga tributary's depletion due to ambitious water supply project
Dehradun: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has initiated legal proceedings against the Centre and Uttarakhand govt after taking suo motu cognisance of media reports on the ecological decline of the Nayar river, a key tributary of the Ganga, due to water supply projects. In a strongly worded note, the green tribunal observed that while flagship schemes like 'Har Ghar Nal' and 'Har Ghar Jal' aim to expand household water access, they often overlook the preservation of local water ecosystems. "Currently, over 50 pumping stations operate within the Nayar basin, drawing water but returning only pollution," the tribunal noted. It flagged the disappearance of aquatic life, including the endangered Golden Mahseer, as a stark sign of the river's deteriorating health. It identified climate change, declining groundwater recharge, and unchecked urbanisation as aggravating factors. The tribunal also referred to a 2017–18 report by the department of science and technology, which found that nearly half of the perennial water sources in the Himalayan region had either dried up or shown a significant drop in flow. In its June 6 order, recently made public, the NGT stated that the case involves provisions under the Biodiversity Act, 2002, Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974, and Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Dores nos nervos a noite?As pessoas estão usando isso para aliviar os sintomas da neuropatia. A arte do herbalismo Undo "Hence we impleaded key institutions and officials in the case," said the bench, comprising judicial member Arun Tyagi and expert member Dr A Senthil. The authorities named include secretaries from the ministry of jal shakti and department of water resources, Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Uttarakhand Pollution Control Board (UKPCB), GB Pant National Institute of Himalayan Environment, ICAR–Directorate of Coldwater Fisheries Research, Uttarakhand Biodiversity Board, and the state's principal chief conservator of forests. They have been asked to submit a comprehensive response within six weeks. The next hearing is scheduled for Aug 6. The Doodhatoli range, spanning Chamoli, Pauri, and Almora districts at altitudes between 2,000 and 2,400 metres, is known for its ecological richness. It is the origin of five non-glacial rivers, including the Eastern and Western Nayar, which flow through alpine meadows, forests, farmland, and traditional water systems. These streams merge near Bhanghat to form the Nayar river, which joins the Ganga at Vyasghat. The river plays a vital role in sustaining biodiversity, agriculture, cultural heritage, and rural livelihoods in the region.
Hindustan Times
28-05-2025
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
Senior officers to assess impact of U.P. government schemes in aspirational blocks
The Uttar Pradesh government has decided to send senior officers to the 108 aspirational blocks to assess the on-ground implementation and impact of the government schemes in the state, officials said. The government had recently sent 75 IAS officers to as many districts to review the progress of 'Har Ghar Nal' scheme launched under the Jal Jeevan Mission, as well as that of cow shelters. Officers of special secretary rank will be sent to the aspirational blocks on a three-day visit (May 30 to June 1). The objective is to verify whether government schemes are delivering meaningful outcomes, benefiting people, ensuring efficient delivery, and driving visible change in backward regions, a government spokesperson said. The nodal officers will assess the ground reality with visiting key institutions, including health centres, schools, Anganwadi centres, and gram sachivalayas. They will also evaluate infrastructure and human resource availability, he said. Ahead of the field visits, the nodal officers will undergo a one-day training and orientation programme at Yojana Bhawan in Lucknow on May 28. The training, focusing on monitoring strategies for aspirational development blocks, data interpretation, use of digital dashboards, and coordination with the Chief Minister's Fellowship Programme, will equip officers with the necessary tools for effective reporting and real-time evaluation. During their visit, the officers will also engage with the respective district magistrates and chief development officers to review the progress of development and assess ongoing strategies. They will monitor reports and inputs provided by the 'Youth Fellows' deployed under the Chief Minister's Fellowship Programme, who have been working at the grassroots level to track progress and submit regular feedback to the government. Proposed projects and utilisation of sanctioned incentive funds will also be reviewed in detail, the spokesperson said. This initiative is part of a broader effort launched in May 2022, when the state government began identifying and prioritising the development of underperforming blocks. A total of 108 development blocks across 42 districts were selected based on poor social and infrastructure indicators. These blocks are now being monitored using a robust framework of 50 key performance indicators across various sectors, including health, nutrition, education, agriculture, infrastructure, and social development, he said. Uttar Pradesh model has received national recognition. Impressed by its effectiveness, NITI Aayog launched the nationwide Aspirational Development Block Programme in January 2023, selecting 500 blocks from across the country, including 68 development blocks from 42 districts in U.P. These blocks have consistently performed well in NITI Aayog's Delta Rankings, further validating the success of the initiative, officials said.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
CM Yogi: Make Gomti cleanliness project a people's movement
1 2 Lucknow: To ensure an 'Aviral-Nirmal Gomti', Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Wednesday directed the department of Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply to prepare a project report within a month." Gomti cleanliness project is of public interest and work should begin on the ground immediately after the monsoon. This should become a people's movement," the CM said, chairing a meeting of the department. "There is a need to separate the sewer from the drainage systems and ensure zero liquid discharge into the Gomti. There is need to revive other rivers like Ghaziabad's Hindon and Varanasi's Varuna, among others," he said. The CM said that commissioners should be made responsible for river restoration , and this year's plantation programmes should focus particularly on riverbanks. "This initiative should be based on public participation, not just administrative action. In addition to the Gomti, prepare action plans for Hindon and Varuna as well," the CM the progress of Jal Jeevan Mission and Har Ghar Nal scheme , officials informed the CM that regular drinking water is being supplied in 37,730 villages, with certification completed for 25,166 of water is supplied daily to 3,016 villages in Bundelkhand and 2,051 in the Vindhya region, they said. The CM instructed officials to fix responsibilities for ensuring quality, punctuality in supply, and maintenance in remote areas and to enhance public participation at every level by activating village water informed the CM that 42,810 water-related complaints had been registered in the state, of which 38,161 were resolved. He set a deadline of 24 hours for resolving every water-related complaint. Giving directions to ensure regular supply during summer, Yogi said that all district-level administrative units should remain on alert mode and all available water sources should remain active. Control rooms should be established in all districts to receive prompt information on water crises in villages, and nodal officers should be appointed to deal with complaints. He said that all malfunctioning hand pumps be repaired the effective implementation of Har Ghar Nal scheme, the CM said that roads dug up for pipeline installation and other works should be instructed executive engineers to inspect the quality of work with local representatives and to submit reports to the CM's suggested that the impact of water scheme on Bundelkhand and Vindhya region should be assessed through a reputable institution to understand the positive changes it has brought to the social fabric.
