Piped drinking water in remaining Mahadalit Tolas in the next three months: Bihar Govt
GS2Polity · Governance · IR· Vulnerable sections (SC/ST, minorities, disabled, elderly, children)· Prelims·
Why in news
The Bihar Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) announced the completion of piped drinking water installation in all remaining Mahadalit Tolas within three months under the ‘Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal Yojana’.
Background
The PHED has already provided piped drinking water to over 1.87 crore families in rural areas. The department aims to reach a target of 2.02 crore families by 2026.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeHar Ghar Nal Ka Jal Yojana: Bihar state scheme for providing piped drinking water to rural families.
- FactPHED target: Reach 2.02 crore families with piped water by 2026.
- BodyCentralised Grievance Redressal Cell (CGRC): Established by PHED to address water-related complaints.
- FactPHED current reach: Over 1.87 crore families in rural areas.
For Mains
Q. Examine the role of targeted infrastructure projects in addressing the socio-economic disparities faced by marginalized communities like Mahadalits in rural India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Social equity: Bridging the infrastructure gap for Mahadalit communities to ensure equal access to basic amenities
- Institutional accountability: Role of Centralised Grievance Redressal Cells in ensuring last-mile delivery of public utilities
Keywords: Social Justice · Infrastructure Development · Last-mile Connectivity · Marginalized Communities · Public Health Engineering
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