LUCKNOW, June 28 -- On the conclusion of his three-day tour of Bundelkhand to assess the ground reality of Jal Jeevan Mission projects in various villages in the region, Uttar Pradesh Jal Shakti minister Swatantra Dev Singh said there has been transformation on ground ever since the BJP governments came to power in UP and at the Centre.

The minister said his three-day visit, which concluded on Friday, made him aware of some challenges like ensuring regular water pressure and supply in some areas at higher altitudes in Jhansi. He said orders had been issued to address the issue within a week.

"There was a time when water used to be transported by trains in Bundelkhand. People had to travel long distances to fetch drinking water. Now, the...