Mukhyamantri Gramin Peyjal Nishchay Yojana is the name under which the Government of Bihar, since 2016, promised access to every single household in the rural areas of the state to safe drinking water. In this way, this scheme is implemented in 5,013 Gram Panchayats where water quality problems prevail, or the water supply has not been entrusted to the Public Health Engineering Department. It encourages community participation in the operation and maintenance of the water supply system with a target provision of 70 liters per person per day.
Benefits
- Access to Safe Drinking Water
- Supplies safe and clean drinking water to rural households, thus improving health and hygiene.
- Year-round Uninterrupted Water Supply
- Ensures uninterrupted water supply throughout the year.
- Health Benefits
- Reduces the risk of waterborne diseases by supplying purified water.
Eligibility
Who Can Apply?
- Residents of Rural Bihar
- The applicant must be a rural area resident of Bihar.
- No Existing Piped Supply
- Households that do not have a piped water supply line already connected qualify for this scheme.
- Safe Water Requirements
- The household needs a piped connection for drinking water.
- According to Gram Panchayat Rules
- Applicants must be according to the rules initiated by their Gram Panchayat.
- Share Maintenance Responsibility
- Applicants must consent to share the operation and maintenance responsibilities of the water facility.
Application Procedure
Offline Application Steps
- Walk into the Gram Panchayat Office
- Candidates must visit their concerned Gram Panchayat office.
- Application Form Filling
- Candidate must provide personal and family information in the provided application form.
- Submission of Supporting Documents
- The candidate must submit necessary documents including identity proof and address proof.
- Eligibility Verification
- Application will be cross-checked for fulfilling eligibility criteria.
- Approval and Water Supply Connection
- Selected households will be brought under the piped water supply program.
Documents Required
- Identity Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, etc.
- Proof Address: Utility bills, ration card, or any other valid proofs.
- Water Demand Information: Estimation of water requirements for a family.
- Residence Proof: Certified by the Gram Panchayat.
- All the documents required by the Gram Panchayat.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the “Mukhyamantri Gramin Peyjal Nishchay Yojana”?
- The scheme aims at providing safe and clean drinking water to the people of rural households in Bihar with piped supply lines.
- What is the Mukhyamantri Gramin Peyjal Nishchay Yojana?
- The scheme was initiated in 2016 by the Government of Bihar.
- How much water will be supplied to each household?
- Each household will receive up to 70 liters of water per person per day.
- Who is eligible to apply for this scheme?
- Residents of rural areas in Bihar who do not have an existing piped water supply connection are eligible.
- What documents are required to apply for the scheme?
- The applicants require identity proof, address proof, and water requirement details along with residential proof from the Gram Panchayat.
- How can an individual apply to the scheme?
- Applicants are required to go to their Gram Panchayat office, fill up their application form, and submit the necessary documents.
- Is there an application fee for availing this scheme?
- No, there is no application fee to avail this scheme.
- Will the water supply be continuous throughout the year?
- Yes, it is a water supply scheme to provide water at all times round the year, uninterrupted.
Role of Gram Panchayat
- Implementation
- Verify applications with respect to the eligibility criteria.
- Maintenance by participation from the villagers.
How disputes relating to scheme implementation will be addressed?
These disputes will be addressed by Gram Panchayat in the consultation with other local authorities also.