To mark the launch of the “Jal Diwali” campaign, a collaborative effort involving the National Urban Livelihood Mission (NULM) and Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) took place at the Water Treatment Plant (WTP) site in New Chümoukedima, Pagalapahar on Thursday under the banner of the Atal Mission for Urban Transformation (AMRUT), DIPR stated.

During the field visit, women from SHGs were provided with a tour of the Water Treatment Plant, New Chümoukedima offering them firsthand knowledge about the water treatment processes. They were educated about the essential procedures involved in ensuring the delivery of clean and safe drinking water. This initiative empowers women SHG members to understand their critical role in the supply of water and encourages their active participation. They also had the opportunity to share their experiences and testimonials.

H. Nagaho Sema, the DDO at PHED, provided an orientation on the water treatment process. He highlighted various steps in the treatment process, including the intake of raw water, pre-chlorination, aeration, coagulation, flocculation, filtration, disinfection, clear water tank storage, and distribution to homes. Each SHG received a free water testing kit, and instructions on how to use the kit were provided.

DIPR stated that the event at the WTP, New Chümoukedima, saw the participation of 30 SHGs, officials, and staff from the District Urban Development Agency and PHED, making it a significant step towards promoting women’s active engagement in water governance.

“Jal Diwali” is a campaign initiated by the Government of India (GoI), aims to raise awareness among women Self Help Group (SHG) members about their roles and responsibilities in water-related activities. With the theme, “Water for Women – Women for Water”, the campaign emphasizes the significant role women play in water governance and seeks to provide a platform for their active involvement.