Trial Run Completion Triggers Official Water Supply Transfer in Chhattisgarh

The Jal Jeevan Mission has accelerated the transfer of drinking‑water infrastructure in villages listed under the Har Ghar Jal report after confirming that a 15‑day trial run has been successfully concluded. The next step, slated for October 2, involves a formal water‑arpan ceremony attended by village residents and local officials.

According to a newly issued circular, collectors must verify that every village meets the prescribed standards before the hand‑over. This includes confirming that no pending certification issues remain and that all documentation—such as operation and maintenance manuals, as‑built drawings, water‑quality reports, and preventive‑maintenance schedules—are logged into the mission’s digital platform.

The mission has set a strict deadline: all data related to the hand‑over must be entered into the Jal Arpan module of the IMIS portal within one week, ensuring that the gram panchayat can immediately take charge of the scheme’s operation and upkeep.