Swachh Jal Abhiyan

Context: Madhya Pradesh has launched the Swachh Jal Abhiyan after over 20 deaths in Indore’s Bhagirathpura due to contaminated drinking water.

About Swachh Jal Abhiyan:

What it is?

• A state-wide technology-driven drinking water safety campaign launched by the Madhya Pradesh government to ensure safe, clean and accountable water supply after the Indore contamination disaster.

Aim: To ensure zero tolerance to contaminated drinking water through mapping, monitoring, grievance redressal, and accountability across urban and rural MP.

Key Features:

• GIS mapping: Creates a digital map of all water and sewer lines so leaks, overlaps, and contamination risks can be quickly identified and fixed.
• Robotic inspection: Uses robots to check underground pipelines at critical junctions where sewage and drinking water may mix.
• Jal Sunwai: Weekly public hearings allow citizens to directly report water problems and demand accountability from officials.
• CM Helpline 181: A dedicated phone platform ensures fast registration and tracking of drinking water complaints across the state.
• Time-bound disposal: Sets fixed deadlines for officials to resolve complaints, preventing delays and bureaucratic neglect.