Water is essential for the sustenance of life. It is a limited resource. Therefore, development, conservation, and management of water resources are crucial.
The Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR) is mainly responsible for laying down policy guidelines and programs for the development, conservation and management of water as a national resource.
It is also responsible for an overall national perspective of water planning and coordination about diverse uses of water; water laws and legislations; addressing inter-State and transboundary water issues; bilateral and multi-lateral cooperation; and general policy guidelines and programs for assessment, development and regulation of the country’s water resources.
It is also responsible for water quality assessment, rejuvenation of river Ganga and its tributaries and also conservation and abatement of pollution in other rivers.
The Department is also allocated the subjects pertaining to regulation and development of inter-State rivers; implementation of awards of Tribunals;
Under such an endeavor, Dr Shyama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS), Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India in collaboration with Andaman Public works department (APWD) has been organizing a five-day Residential Training program on “Operation and Management of Rural Water Supply Schemes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for Engineers (JEs) and Assistant Engineers (AEs) from 24th February to 28th February 2025.
Recognizing the challenges faced due to poor Operation and Maintenance (O&M) practices, the course focuses on equipping engineers with the necessary skills and knowledge to address critical issues such as system inefficiencies, non-revenue water (NRW), energy consumption, and inadequate community engagement.
This training module is scheduled to be conducted in all other states/UTs in a phased manner.
Objective of the training course
The objective of the training course is to enhance the operational and managerial capacities of Junior Engineers (JEs) and Assistant Engineers (AEs) of the Andaman & Nicobar administration in managing water supply schemes effectively.
Water Supply Systems and Challenges in Andaman & Nicobar Island.
Safe Drinking Water: BIS Standards and Sample Collection Frequency.
Operation and Maintenance of Surface Water-Based Schemes in Andaman & Nicobar, Spring Source, Sand filters, pressure filters and various components
Distribution management and maintenance.
Practical Strategies for Reducing Water loss/ Non-Revenue Water (NRW) in Andaman & Nicobar.
Citizen Service Delivery and grievance redressal and community engagement in water management.
Financial Planning of Operation and management of Rural Water supply.
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