In the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir, a meeting to review the pace of progress in implementation of the Centrally- sponsored scheme 'Jal Jeevan Mission' in Jammu and Kashmir was reviewed yesterday in Srinagar. The Chief Secretary Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta and Additional Secretary of Jal Jeevan Mission Bharat Lal participated in the meeting.<br />''<br />''The Additional Secretary of Jal Jeevan Mission gave a detailed presentation on the district-wise progress of the Mission and overall position in comparison to the national average.<br />''<br />''It was informed that in Jammu and Kashmir, 4,47,882 households, which is above 24 per cent, have been connected with Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) so far, with Srinagar and Ganderbal districts ensuring universal coverage. However, it was mentioned that some districts like Kathua, Udhampur, Ramban, Budgam, Rajouri, Kishtwar, Kulgam, and Jammu are lagging behind and need to expedite the scheme implementation and coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission. J&K currently figures at rank 13th in the National Index.<br />''<br />''It was also mentioned that in Jammu and Kashmir, 93.86 per cent of schools and 92.25 per cent of Anganwadi centres have been connected with functional tap connections.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #000000;">The Chief Secretary directed the Deputy Commissioners to provide all Schools, Anganwadi Centres and Hospitals with functional water connections before 15th August 2021.</span><br />