India, July 11 -- The two-day National Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on the "Policy Framework for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Rural Piped Water Supply Schemes," organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, concluded today.

Following the rich deliberations of Day 1, focused on institutional frameworks, financing, and community engagement, Day 2 turned the spotlight on technology as a key enabler of efficient, accountable, and future-ready O&M systems.

The workshop was attended by senior officials from DDWS, including Secretary, Shri Ashok K.K. Meena and Additional Secretary & Mission Director, Shri Kamal Kishore Soan, along with Additional Chief Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, ...