Danish Ambassador Visits Village in Uttar Pradesh to Promote Water Supply Initiative
The Danish Ambassador visited a village in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh, to support a local water supply project under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Mirzapur, September 16 (Udaipur Kiran) : Recently, Rasmus Abildgaard Christensen, the Danish Ambassador to India, visited the village of Duha in Mirzapur district, Uttar Pradesh. His visit was part of the ‘Jal Arpan’ program, which marked the formal handover of the village’s rural water supply scheme to the local community under the national initiative known as the Jal Jeevan Mission.
The event saw the participation of district magistrate Pawan Kumar Gangwar, chief development officer Vishal Kumar, additional district magistrate Vijeta from Namami Gange, and Vinod Mishra, country manager of UNOPS in India, along with over 400 community members, particularly women.
During his visit, the ambassador toured the water treatment plant located in Naraina Kala village, where he was briefed on its operations and the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system, which illustrates the journey of water from the source to the tap. This treatment plant is part of a larger initiative that draws water from the Belan River, providing treated drinking water to 258 villages, including Duha, Amaravati, and Bhavani Pur, which are specifically supported by UNOPS.
Following the plant visit, the delegation arrived at Duha, where trained ‘Water Sahilies’ welcomed the ambassador in a traditional manner. A ‘transect walk’ was conducted in the village to observe the functioning of the water supply scheme and engage with community members.
At an overhead tank in Parasiyah, the ambassador interacted with the pump operator and participated in a ‘Jal Bandhan’ activity, showcasing the community’s commitment to water conservation. He also planted a sapling there, symbolizing the connection between the treatment plant and local water infrastructure, highlighting the community’s involvement in maintaining the water supply system.
The ‘Jal Arpan’ ceremony was held at Jay Prakash Narayan Sarvodaya Balak Vidyalaya in Parasiyah, emphasizing community participation. The program began with a welcome address from the village head and included a live demonstration of water quality testing and discussions with community members.
Ambassador Christensen remarked on the long-standing partnership between Denmark and India regarding water management, emphasizing the need for sustainable and efficient practices that involve the communities reliant on these resources. He expressed pride in Denmark’s support for the Jal Jeevan Mission and its collaboration with UNOPS to provide reliable and safe drinking water to rural families, noting that Denmark is the only international country backing this mission, reflecting the depth of their partnership with India.
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