India's first solar-based water supply project launched in Arunachal Pradesh

Itanagar, November 07; With an aim to provide drinking water for 39 villages in Arunachal Pradesh under Jal Jeevan Mission, Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Inaugurate India's first solar-based Integrated Multi-Village Water Supply Project (IMVWSP).

Inaugurating the IMVWSP in the presence of Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Shekhawat appreciated the project as it is not only the first of its kind in the northeastern state but also the entire country. The project was commissioned at a cost of Rs 28.50 crore.

 

 

 

 

While integrating said, "The project is as per Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision for utilisation of multiple resources," adding that such a model should be replicated in the other parts of the country. India's first solar-based Integrated Multi-Village Water Supply Project (IMVWSP).

 

Chief Minister Khandu said that the project is designed to provide drinking water to 17,480 people and has been conceived as an integrated project with an element of drinking water, green energy, and tourism component in it.

 

He further added the project is first of the kind in the state using green energy-solar grid, SCADA automation system, pre-fabricated zinc alum storage tank and HDPE conduit for mains, sub-mains, and distribution networking system, and also amusement park including swimming pool, amphitheater, fountains, and sit-outs.

 

"The project envisages promotion of tourism in the area which would enhance the living standard of the people and thus help in boosting the rural economy," Khandu said.

 

Appreciating the initiative by the local community to make the project sustainable whereby the Village Water and Sanitation Committee through gram sabha decided to raise minimum water tariff he said "Also, in order to ensure the sustainability of the water project park, local villagers have agreed to share responsibility in the management of the assets in the park."