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Jal Jeevan Samvad, June, 2024 Ministry of Jal Shakti Ministry of Jal Shakti Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Govt. of India Jal Jeevan Mission Jal Jeevan Mission Jal Jeevan Mission: #15CrHarGharJal#15CrHarGharJal #JalJeevanMission #HarGharJal #PIBWater Over the years, we have learned that meaningful progress often stems from behavioural change. Jal Jeevan Mission aims to instill this change by encouraging communities to adopt water-saving practices towards sustainable water management. This collective behavioural shift is essential for driving the objectives of JJM forward and achieving long-term water sustainability. The theme for this month's Jal Jeevan Samvad , "Drinking Water: Well-being and Prosperity," aligns perfectly with our Mission's core objectives. Access to clean drinking water is essential for public health, reducing waterborne diseases, improving nutrition, and enhancing overall quality of life. Reliable piped water supply systems also boost local economies, empower women and children by reducing the burden of water collection, and contribute to the prosperity of rural communities. This JJM journey has been one of collective effort and shared responsibility. It is inspiring to see communities, local governments, and organizations come together to champion water conservation and management. Initiatives like rainwater harvesting, watershed management, and rejuvenating traditional water bodies are key to our strategy and are showing promising results. Similarly, water quality testing and treatment are crucial in reducing arsenic and fluorosis in affected areas, ensuring that the water we provide is safe and healthy. This is why Jal Jeevan Mission has brought deep impact on the communities at large through the supply of clean, safe and adequate drinking water.

The time has come for a paradigm shift: bringing water back to the forefront of the #ClimateChange discourse. We present to you the 6th Karachi International Water Conference, a platform where ideas converge and solutions emerge. Explore water and climate with global leaders, water experts, and passionate advocates, including UNESCO Pakistan’s Director Dr. Youssef Filali-Meknassi, focusing on investing in the water economy, water matters in health & nutrition, watershed management, women in water, water and SDGs, and so much more. Dive into the future together from 27-28 November, 2023 at #6KIWC Register now, make a positive impact. #WaterMatters #WaterCrisis

Following an outstanding Opening Ceremony on Sunday (pictured) at the iconic Kigali Convention Centre, the first full day of the International Water Association’s #WaterDevelopmentCongress & Exhibition in Kigali, Rwanda saw key stakeholders seeking to help drive global progress on #sanitation come together in a specially-convened High-Level Summit on Sanitation as part of a wider Congress programme. The Summit drew a considerable audience of policymakers, practitioners and researchers in three sessions covering the needs to strengthen sanitation-specific policy frameworks; the financial dimensions of accelerating our drive towards achieving the #SDG6 sanitation target 6.2; and the changing perspectives of sanitation regulation. With high-profile speakers including Honourable Dr Jimmy Gasore, Minister of Infrastructure of host country Rwanda, topics covered in the High-Level Summit on Sanitation included political will as the essential ingredient for successful policy formulation. Opportunities to tap into climate change funds were explored, with updates on what were the latest developments at #COP28 in Dubai. Chair of the first session, Jennifer Molwantwa Dr, CEO of WRC South Africa, commented that it was time to give sanitation its correct place in the water cycle. “Putting sanitation first is long overdue,” added IWA Executive Director Dr Kala Vairavamoorthy. "Not only to bridge the gap between progress in access to safe #DrinkingWater and safely managed sanitation, but also to contribute to better quality source #water for an ever tighter drinking water supply.” In his closing notes, Prof Hamanth Kasan, PhD, President-elect of IWA, called the Summit a milestone in IWA's efforts to work with its member base on critical sanitation issues at a moment in time when #innovation (and not just technical but also institutional innovation) and new financing mechanisms were on the horizon. IWA’s convening of the Summit extended its programme action to secure progress on sanitation that includes it citywide Inclusive Urban Sanitation initiative and its dedicated #SanitAction campaign.

Dear Connections, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti in Partnership with State Governments is implementing Govt of India flagship Programme Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide adequate and safe drinking water to all rural households.  DDWS is organising International WASH Conference 2024, which aims to foster dialogue and collaboration to ensure the equitable and efficient utilization of water resources for present and future generations. The conference provides an excellent platform to exchange ideas and explore innovative solutions. We invite Abstract of Paper from all Stakeholders including subject matter experts, implementing agencies, researchers, scholars, practitioners, policy makers etc. in the domain of Water Sector by 30th June,2024. Please visit website link below for details of the International conference and submission of Abstract on the suggested Topics. https://lnkd.in/gR5GfG9s

🌊Dive into India's Water Policy Transformation💧 ‘From Crisis to Coordination: India’s Water Policy Transformation in Combatting Water Mismanagement,’ blogs Ayushii Balutia, Research Associate, Bharti Institute of Public Policy, ISB. With #India facing escalating water stress, the blog delves into the heart of the issue, shedding light on the urgent need for policy reforms. 🚱 Water woes: #DidYouKnow, despite India holding a mere 4 per cent of the world’s water resources, it accommodates 18 per cent of the global population. The blog uncovers the staggering statistics and the impending challenges of doubling water demand by 2030. 💡 Lessons learned: The blog draws invaluable lessons from the #Cauvery dispute, advocating for a shift towards governance-focussed solutions. It is time to move from engineering-centric approaches to inclusive decision-making. 🔍 National Water Policy (NWP) 2019: The blog highlights the pivotal role of the #NWP in advocating for interdisciplinary water management. But the key lies in effective implementation to tackle the challenges head-on. 📌 Read more: https://lnkd.in/gcNYW4gp Let's make waves together! 🌊 Join the conversation on transforming India's water landscape. #WaterPolicy #GovernanceTransformation #SustainableFuture Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR, Govt. of India UN SDG Action Campaign The World Bank

It’s not just about speeding up; ensuring quality is paramount. While there’s considerable talk about accelerating the achievement of safely managed sanitation (SMS), SNV’s Antoinette Kome highlighted that the path to progress isn't straightforward.   In the face of treatment plants breaking down and falling into disrepair, Kome emphasised that we must not focus solely on technological innovation. It’s crucial to involve a diverse range of stakeholders in sanitation decision-making processes. Further, we must address behaviours throughout the entire sanitation service value chain to make sustainable progress.   ➡ For further info, read nine case studies on faecal sludge and waste management, highlighting why holistic approaches to the sanitation challenge is needed: on.snv.org/3KV5R6N A big thank you to the World Health Organization, UNICEF, WaterAid, and other development partners in Nepal for organising this much-needed forum!   🚽💡 #Sanitation #QualityOverSpeed #InclusiveDecisionMaking #SustainableDevelopment

As the #WorldWaterForum continues in Bali this week, SHF continues to advocate for greater prominence and investment in #sanitation, #hygiene and #menstrualhealth through our virtual attendance and partners. As stated by our Executive Director Dominic O' Neill in the remarks to the session on the #OneWaterSummit, "sanitation, hygiene, menstrual health and wastewater management go to the core of achieving #climateresilience, #genderequality and a whole raft of other Sustainable Development Goals #SDGs including better #health and #education.  [It is time to] bring the best thinking and lessons learnt on sustainable development finance into a sector which has been woefully neglected and has not yet not benefited from the financial innovations that are now driving impact and investment in other sectors." To learn more about how SHF is working toward driving this much-needed financing toward vibrant, climate-resilient #sanitationeconomies and #MHHmarkets, visit www.shfund.org 

Rural Water and Sanitation in India

Creating Sustainable Supply Chains for Safe Drinking Water 🚰 Two billion people lack access to clean water worldwide, and 3.6 billion lack access to safe sanitation. Our community is making waves to change this- Ambassadors in our 2023 impact report have ensured 478,758 people received safe water while mitigating 173,643 tonnes of CO2 through clean water and sanitation. How? One such example is our Ambassador, @Olivier Nihimbazwe who is championing SDG 6, Clean Water and Sanitation in Burundi, through his organisation, Water For Development. @Water for Development provides access to clean and safe water, and hygiene and sanitation services in rural areas of Burundi. Here’s how: –They work with local youth to manufacture chlorine for water treatment and distribute it through dispensers and disinfected water systems. –They also conduct water testing through microbial analysis and rapid test kits. – Water for Development has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Burundian government to chlorinate traditional water points, install dispensers, and clean piped water systems. Read our impact report to learn more about Olivier’s incredible work: https://bit.ly/3W8s1ci

As we grapple with environmental issues, Pakistan faces a formidable challenge in water management amidst rapid population increase and heavy reliance on agriculture. By 2025, a severe water crisis is predicted, with the potential to unleash significant impacts on health and the economy. Addressing this necessitates robust policies for equitable water distribution, innovative solutions, and strong international collaborations. Discover how new approaches like the benefit-sharing system spearheaded by Dr. Shakeel Hayat, climate change, and WASH specialist, can help address domestic water security. Learn about the policy changes proposed by researchers like Uzair Sattar to ensure fair distribution of water-related facilities and mitigate water-related crises. Join us and international experts as we delve into the challenges, strategies, and innovative solutions paving the way for a sustainable future in addressing Pakistan's looming water crisis. Click the link below to read the full article. Together, let's make every drop count for a sustainable future! #WaterCrisis #SustainableFuture #WaterManagement #Pakistan #Agriculture #ClimateChange #Innovation [Link](https://lnkd.in/eeYm5Qek)