Andaman and Nicobar Islands Lt. Governor Admiral D K Joshi declared that the UT achieved 100 percent Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) coverage in Islands. He said that in a function at Raj Niwas in Port Blair on World water day. With this, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands becomes the third state/UT in the country to achieve the target after Goa and Telangana under Jal Jeevan Mission.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">The connections were provided at 266 villages located in 9 blocks in all the three districts. All the schools, Anganwadi centers and sub-centers have also been covered under this. The Chief Secretary Jitendra Narain said that this achievement is the result of contribution and co-ordination of various departments of A& N Administration working under the mission. He also informed that administration is also planning to transform Jal Shakti Mission into a People's Mission. Under the mission, the administration is planning to have a pond with a fish at every household in the islands besides water harvesting. </span><br />