Nearly 17,036 complaints have been received by States/UTs on “irregularities” and “poor work quality” in projects initiated under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with about 84% coming from Uttar Pradesh alone.
Action had been taken against 621 Departmental Officials, 969 contractors, and 153 Third Party Inspection Agencies (TPIAs), the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, said in response to a query in the Rajya Sabha.
17,036 complaints received under Jal Jeevan Mission from States, Union Territories: Centre
The total number of complaints was based on reports tabulated by 32 States/ Union Territories, and included a range of sources, including “... media reports, suo-moto cognisance, references from public representatives, citizens, and grievance portals,” his reply noted.
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