Meghalayais the second most improved state in the country in terms of implementation ofJal Jeevan Mission(JJM) with 2,03,000 households having been provided with tap water connection within a span of three years, chief ministerConrad K Sangmasaid in his Republic Day speech after unfurling the Tricolour in Shillong.
Chongpotgre andOkkapara Songgitchamvillages located in Gambegre block of West Garo Hills, with a total of 260 households, are an excellent example of 100% attainment of functional household tap connection under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Earlier, these villages were drawing water from Dilni river, which runs between the two villages. The water quality of this river was not fit for human consumption and people were suffering from various Health problems.