Kishtwar's Jal Shakti Department Revives Non-Functional Hand Pumps across district for Accessible Drinking Water

Kishtwar's Jal Shakti Department Revives Non-Functional Hand Pumps across district  for Accessible Drinking Water

 Kishtwar's Jal Shakti Department Revives Non-Functional Hand Pumps across district  for Accessible Drinking Water

5 hand pumps brought back to life; remaining 58 identified across the district expected to be fully operational within a week

Kishtwar, 07-11-2023

The Jal Shakti Department, Hydraulic Division Kishtwar under the aegis of District Administration Kishtwar has undertaken the massive task of repairing non-functional hand pumps, thereby transforming lives in the district of Kishtwar.

The repair work was made possible through the District Mineral Trust Fund  (DMFT) of the district administration Kishtwar in spirit with the commitment of the administration to ensure accessible drinking water for the residents of Kishtwar Town and its surrounding areas by augmenting the main tap water system.

Executive Engineer Jal Shakti, Sunil Sharma, informed that as of now, they have successfully brought 5 hand pumps back to life, ensuring a vital source of clean and accessible water for the local populace.The remaining 58 hand pumps identified across the district are also in the process of being restored and are expected to be fully operational within a week.

Deputy Commissioner Kishtwar, Dr. Devansh Yadav, IAS, has urged the Jal Shakti authorities to expedite the pace and mobilize the necessary manpower and machinery to ensure these non-functional hand pumps are repaired within the set deadline.