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Sikkim Leader Thapa Flags Jal Jeevan Mission Gaps, Party to Pursue Redressal
✍️ Sikkimexpress
🗓 05 Sep 2026, 07:33 AM
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Sikkim political figure Thapa highlighted shortcomings in the Jal Jeevan Mission and announced that his party will address the issue through formal channels.
Sikkim's political landscape saw a new development as Thapa, a senior member of the state's ruling party, publicly raised concerns over the implementation of the central government's Jal Jeevan Mission in the state.
In a statement released to the media, Thapa said the scheme has fallen short of its objectives, pointing to gaps that affect the delivery of safe drinking water to households. He did not provide detailed statistics but emphasized that the shortcomings hinder the mission's intended impact.
Thapa added that the party will take up the matter through appropriate channels, signalling a move to seek remedial action from the central authorities. The announcement underscores growing scrutiny of flagship welfare programmes at the state level.
In a statement released to the media, Thapa said the scheme has fallen short of its objectives, pointing to gaps that affect the delivery of safe drinking water to households. He did not provide detailed statistics but emphasized that the shortcomings hinder the mission's intended impact.
Thapa added that the party will take up the matter through appropriate channels, signalling a move to seek remedial action from the central authorities. The announcement underscores growing scrutiny of flagship welfare programmes at the state level.