World Bank-funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Programme (For Semi-Urban Areas)
Introduction to the Uttarakhand Drinking Water Programme
The "World Bank-funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Programme (For Semi-Urban Areas)" is a significant initiative designed to enhance access to safe drinking water for families living in selected semi-urban regions of Uttarakhand. This project, supported by the World Bank, aims to provide reliable domestic water connections at an affordable price, thus improving the overall water supply infrastructure in the state.
Overview of the Scheme
Implemented by the Uttarakhand Peyjal Sansadhan Vikas Evam Nirman Nigam under the auspices of the Drinking Water Department, Government of Uttarakhand, this programme focuses on delivering dependable drinking water solutions to households located in designated semi-urban areas. The primary goal is to ensure that residents have access to safe and sufficient drinking water.
Benefits of the Scheme
Participants of this scheme can avail themselves of domestic water connections by paying a nominal connection fee of just ₹1.00, alongside a minimal application fee of ₹25.00. This affordability is a key aspect of the initiative, making it easier for families to secure access to essential water resources.
Eligibility Criteria
The World Bank-funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Supply Programme is aimed at families residing in specific semi-urban locations within the state. It is important to note that this scheme does not extend its benefits to urban areas.
- Families residing in designated semi-urban areas of Uttarakhand are eligible.
- Excludes households located in urban regions.
Exclusions
As this scheme is focused specifically on semi-urban areas, it does not cover urban localities, ensuring that resources are directed towards improving water access in less urbanized regions.
Application Process
How to Apply Offline
Residents in the 15 selected semi-urban areas where water supply schemes have been established by the Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam can apply for a drinking water connection by following these steps:
- Obtain the application form from the nearest departmental collection center.
- Submit two passport-sized photographs along with the application.
- Provide a self-attested photocopy of one of the following identification documents:
- Voter ID card
- PAN card
- Aadhaar card
- Ration card with photograph
- Driving license
- Bank passbook with photograph
- Passport
- ID card issued by a Government or Semi-Government office
- Include a self-attested photocopy of the map approved by the relevant development authority/local body/Gram Sabha, applicable only for building construction applications.
- Attach a non-judicial stamp paper worth ₹100, along with documentation proving ownership or occupancy of the site, such as:
- Sale deed
- Lease deed
- Ownership certificate (fard)
- Land lease
- Building assessment certificate issued by the Municipal Corporation/Municipal Council
- Tenant agreement
- Ration card
- Electricity bill
- Self-attested photocopy of a nationalized certificate
- Provide an approval letter from a registered plumber who will undertake the necessary work.
- For applicants belonging to Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe or those classified as destitute, landless laborers, military widows, or departmental employees, a relevant certificate from the concerned department is mandatory.
Timeline for Connection
Once the application is submitted, the department will verify all documents and, if everything is in order, provide the drinking water connection to the applicant within a period of 15 days.
Coverage of the Programme
This World Bank-funded initiative encompasses a total of 22 semi-urban areas, with seven specific regions where water supply schemes have been successfully established by the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan. This comprehensive coverage ensures that a wide range of families can benefit from this essential service.
For More Information
For further details and updates regarding the scheme, please visit the official source: myScheme.gov.in.
Eligibility Criteria
The World Bank–funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Supply Programme for Semi-Urban Areas provides benefits to families residing in selected semi-urban regions of the state.
The programme is not applicable in urban areas.
Benefits
Under this scheme, domestic water connections are provided by depositing a nominal connection fee of ₹1.00 and an application fee of ₹25.00.
Application Process
Apply OfflineFamilies residing in the 15 semi-urban areas of the state where the water supply schemes have been constructed by the Uttarakhand Peyjal Nigam can apply for a drinking water connection by obtaining the application form directly from the nearest departmental collection center. Along with the application form, applicants must submit two passport-size photographs and a self-attested photocopy of any one of the following documents: Voter ID card, PAN card, Aadhaar card, ration card with photograph, driving license, bank passbook with photograph, passport, or an ID card issued by a Government or Semi-Government office.
A self-attested photocopy of the map approved by the relevant development authority/local body/Gram Sabha must also be submitted. (The map is required only for applications related to building construction; it is not required for other purposes.)
A non-judicial stamp paper of ₹100/-, sale deed, lease deed, ownership certificate (fard) for the ownership/occupancy of the site where the connection is to be provided, land lease, Voter ID card, building assessment certificate issued by the Municipal Corporation/Municipal Council, tenant agreement, ration card, electricity bill, and a self-attested photocopy of a nationalized certificate must be attached. An approval letter from the departmentally registered plumber through whom the applicant will undertake the work is also required. If the applicant belongs to the Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe category, or is a destitute person, landless labourer, military widow, or departmental employee, a certificate from the concerned department will be necessary.
After submitting the application, the department verifies the documents and provides the drinking water connection to the applicant within 15 days.
Under the World Bank-funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Supply Programme for Semi-Urban Areas, there is a provision for providing water connections in seven semi-urban areas where water supply schemes have been constructed by the Uttarakhand Jal Sansthan. Thus, a total of 22 semi-urban areas are covered under this World Bank–funded programme.
References & Official Links
Scheme Details
| Full Name | World Bank-funded Uttarakhand Drinking Water Programme (For Semi-Urban Areas) |
| Short Title | WBFUKDWPSUA |
| Level | State |
| Scheme For | Infra |
| Categories | Utility & Sanitation |
| States | Uttarakhand |
| Gender | Female |
| Caste/Category | SC, ST |
| Area | Both |
| Source | www.myscheme.gov.in ↗ |