RURAL DRINKING WATER FUNDS FOR MANIPUR
Ministry of Rural
Development has released an amount of Rs. 916.50 lakh for rural
drinking water to the State Government of Manipur towards first
instalment of funds against the provisional allocation of Rs.
1833.00 lakh for 2003-2004.
As per the guidelines
for implementation of Rural Water Supply Programme, 15% of funds
under ARWSP(Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme) is meant
for quality related problems and 5% for taking sustainability
measures under Sub-Mission. States have been requested to delegate
powers for management of Rural Water Supply Schemes through the
Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) as per the Constitution of
India.
The release is being
made for execution/completion of schemes to provide safe drinking
water facilities to rural habitations and schools under the Centrally
Sponsored ARWSP. The priority shall be accorded to the coverage
of Schools and Water Quality affected habitations of the State
as provided in the Guidelines for implementation of Rural Water
Supply Programme.
