Uttar Pradesh emphasised to prevent water-borne diseases in rural areas through community driven participation
The Uttar Pradesh government is focusing on preventing water-borne diseases in rural areas through community participation. Women are being trained to test water quality using Field Testing Kits, enhancing both local ownership and women's empowerment. This initiative not only ensures safe drinking water but also provides economic opportunities for rural women.
- ▪The government has prioritized water quality testing through a community-driven approach.
- ▪Women are trained to use Field Testing Kits for early detection of water contamination.
- ▪Around 63,700 water quality samples have been tested in the current financial year.
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Uttar Pradesh government on Friday (May 29, 2026) said in an attempt to effectively prevent water-borne diseases in rural areas and to maintain a robust system for quality assurance and monitoring, it has prioritised water quality testing through community-driven approach.Under the initiative, which pushes for community-level participation, women have been trained to test water quality using Field Testing Kits (FTKs) for early & effective detection of water contamination and strengthen local community ownership of rural water quality monitoring.“Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, a robust system for quality assurance and monitoring has been implemented to ensure safe drinking water in rural areas,” Anurag Srivastava, Additional Chief Secretary of the Namami Gange and Rural Water Supply…
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