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JAMMU: The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation in collaboration with World Bank Group organized National Consultation on Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) at Gurugram, Haryana in which representatives of all the states participated along with their Draft Plans for the year 2018-19. Deputy Director Rural Sanitation Jammu, Ritu Mahajan, represented Jammu and Kashmir State and gave a detailed report on working of SBM(G) in the State as well as IEC Plan to the tune of approximately Rs. 50 Crore for the year 2018-19.
Presentation of J&K State was adjudged as one of the best presentations among the participant States. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, GoI has appreciated the achievements made by the State of Jammu and Kashmir since last 3 months as the state has crossed the Red Zone mark by achieving more than 40% coverage. Moreover, the State has achieved 48% mark as on date. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, GoI has assured that all the necessary assistance shall be made available to the State in this regard.
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