Question : DRINKING WATER SCHEMES IN RURAL AREAS



(a) whether the Government monitor the schemes formulated by the State Governments for providing drinking water in rural areas;

(b) if so, the details thereof and the manner in which it is monitored; and

(c) if not, the reasons therefor?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF STATE FOR RURAL DEVELOPMENT (SMT. RITA VERMA)


(a) & (b): The progress of implementation of the Rural Water Supply Programme is monitored through the periodical reports furnished by the State Governments. Monitoring of implementation of the programmes is also undertaken through Area Officers of the Department of Drinking Water Supply. These Area Officers make periodic visits to the States under their charge and report the corrective action required which are communicated to the State Governments for action. Further Rural Water Supply Programme funds are released in two instalments. While releasing the second instalment, fund utilisation certificates, audit certificates and implementation progress are scrutinised.

(c) Does not arise.