Weekly water hearings to be held every Tuesday:CM Mohan Yadav launches 2-Phase ‘Swachh Jal Abhiyaan’; pipeline leakages to be detected using robots

In the wake of deaths caused by contaminated drinking water in Indore, the Madhya Pradesh government has announced a comprehensive statewide initiative to ensure safe and clean drinking water in both urban and rural areas. Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav on Saturday launched the ‘Swachh Jal Abhiyaan’, announcing that weekly water hearings will be held every Tuesday in all districts. The campaign will focus on monitoring, cleaning and maintaining water tanks, pipelines and drinking water sources across the state. The directives were issued during a video conference meeting held at Samatva Bhavan in Bhopal. Ministers Kailash Vijayvargiya and Prahlad Patel, along with mayors, district Panchayat presidents, commissioners, collectors, municipal commissioners, CEOs of district Panchayats and public representatives from urban and rural areas, participated in the meeting. Two-phase Swachh Jal Abhiyaan Officials informed the meeting that the Swachh Jal Abhiyaan will be implemented in two phases: During the campaign, all water treatment plants and drinking water storage tanks will be thoroughly cleaned. Monitoring will be carried out using a GIS-based mobile application to ensure transparency and accountability. Weekly ‘water hearings’ for public grievances The Chief Minister announced that ‘Water Hearings’ will be conducted every Tuesday to provide citizens a dedicated platform to raise drinking water-related grievances. Applicants will be informed separately about the resolution of their complaints. CM Yadav warned that strict action will be taken against officials found negligent in addressing water-related issues. Complaints related to drinking water can also be registered on CM Helpline 181, with instructions to resolve them within a fixed timeline and keep complainants informed. Pipeline leak detection through robotics As part of the campaign, the government will take steps to prevent contamination in drinking water pipelines. Robotic technology will be used to detect pipeline leakages, while GIS mapping will be done for both water supply and sewerage pipelines. Inter-point sections will be identified to prevent mixing of sewage with drinking water. Regular testing of water quality will be conducted at all drinking water sources, along with continuous monitoring of Sewage Treatment Plants (STPs). Ensuring safe drinking water The government said that through short-term and long-term measures, the campaign aims to guarantee the supply of clean and safe drinking water to citizens. The initiative is also expected to strengthen water security, conservation efforts and public accountability following recent health concerns linked to contaminated water.