The government to start a nationwide mission to provide clean drinking water in areas where water is contaminated with fluoride and arsenic. This was stated by the Drinking Water and Sanitation Secretary, Parameswaran Iyer, at the National Review Meeting of National Rural Drinking Water Programme, in New Delhi Friday.<br/><br/>He said a national sub-mission to address fluoride and arsenic-affected habitations with additional central funding is being considered and the guidelines for its implementation are being developed in consultation with NITI Aayog and the states. Stressing on the importance of providing sustainable water supply services in rural areas, he said the focus should be shifted from construction to delivery of services.