Ministry of Water Supply (Maharashtra)

Seal of Maharashtra

Yashwantrao Chavan 2010 stamp of India

Shankarrao Chavan 2007 stamp of India

Vasantdada Patil (1977)

Ministry of Water Supply (Maharashtra)

The Ministry of Water Supply is a government ministry in the Government of Maharashtra, India. The ministry is responsible for the development, regulation, and management of water supply in the state of Maharashtra. The ministry's primary objective is to ensure the availability of adequate and safe drinking water to all citizens of Maharashtra.

Functions[edit | edit source]

The Ministry of Water Supply undertakes various functions, including:

Formulating policies and programs for water supply.
Implementing water supply schemes and projects.
Monitoring and regulating water quality.
Promoting water conservation and efficient use of water resources.
Coordinating with other government agencies and departments for integrated water resource management.

Organizational Structure[edit | edit source]

The Ministry of Water Supply is headed by a Cabinet Minister who is assisted by a Minister of State. The administrative head of the ministry is the Principal Secretary (Water Supply). The ministry operates through various departments and agencies, including the Maharashtra Jeevan Pradhikaran (MJP), which is responsible for the implementation of water supply schemes in the state.

Key Initiatives[edit | edit source]

Some of the key initiatives undertaken by the Ministry of Water Supply include:

Jal Jeevan Mission: Aims to provide piped water supply to every rural household.
Swachh Bharat Mission: Focuses on improving sanitation and hygiene, which includes the provision of clean drinking water.
Atal Bhujal Yojana: Aims to improve groundwater management through community participation.

Challenges[edit | edit source]

The Ministry of Water Supply faces several challenges, including:

Scarcity of water resources due to uneven rainfall and over-extraction of groundwater.
Ensuring equitable distribution of water across urban and rural areas.
Addressing water contamination issues and ensuring water quality standards.
Managing the financial and technical aspects of large-scale water supply projects.