Uttar Pradesh implements 10-year ‘operation and maintenance’ warranty for Rural Water Schemes
The Uttar Pradesh government has introduced a mandatory 10-year operations and maintenance warranty for rural drinking water schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission. This shift emphasizes sustainable, service-oriented management over mere infrastructure construction. The state also launched the 'Jal Arpan' initiative to promote community ownership and active participation in local water supply systems.
- ▪Uttar Pradesh implemented a 10-year operations and maintenance warranty for rural water schemes.
- ▪The move is part of the Jal Jeevan Mission and marks a shift toward long-term service delivery.
- ▪The 'Jal Arpan' initiative aims to make villagers active participants in managing their water supply systems.
- ▪The government seeks to ensure sustainability through community-driven accountability and leadership.
- ▪This approach transitions rural water management from construction-focused to operation and maintenance-focused models.
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Uttar Pradesh government on Friday (May 1, 2026) said it has implemented a compulsory 10-year operations and maintenance (O&M) ‘warranty’ for rural drinking water schemes as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission. The government said this decision signifies a significant shift from a construction-centric approach to a focus on long-term, service-oriented, and community-driven management of water supply initiatives.Additionally, the government has launched the ‘Jal Arpan’ initiative, which aims to empower villagers by transforming them from passive recipients into active participants, thereby granting them ownership, accountability, and leadership in the management of local water supply systems.
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