Vijayawada: The Government of Andhra Pradesh, in collaboration with Evidence Action India, organised a State Conclave on Safe Water Through In-Line Chlorination (ILC) in Vijayawada, reaffirming its commitment to ensuring safe drinking water across rural areas.
The conclave, held at the Andhra Pradesh State Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (APSIRD&PR), brought together senior officials, engineers, development partners, and community representatives to accelerate the implementation of ILC systems across the state.
Officials highlighted the state's plan to scale ILC across all feasible Single Village Schemes under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0. The initiative aims to strengthen water quality through chlorination, real-time monitoring, and improved implementation at all levels.
Shri K. Venkata Krishna, Officer on Special Duty to the Deputy Chief Minister, stressed the need for habitation-specific action plans and coordinated efforts to ensure safe and sustainable drinking water access for all.
A compendium titled *"Safe Water that Transforms Lives"* was released during the event, showcasing community impact stories. A LIVE ILC dashboard for real-time monitoring of water systems was also launched.
Senior officials from the Rural Water Supply & Sanitation Department and partner organisations participated in panel discussions on policy, financing, and implementation strategies.
As part of the initiative, around 400 ILC devices are set to be installed across the state, with a broader roadmap being developed to expand the technology statewide. The conclave underscored Andhra Pradesh's focus on strengthening rural water supply systems through technology, capacity building, and community participation.