BIHAR GETS FUNDS FOR RURAL DRINKING WATER

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Ministry of Rural Development has released an amount of Rs.3159.50 lakh to the State Government of Bihar towards first installment of funds against the provisional allocation of Rs.6319.00 lakh under Accelerated Rural Water Supply Programme (ARWSP) during 2003-04.

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 cover Water Quality affected habitations of the State as provided in the Guidelines for implementation of Rural Water Supply Programme.