Shillong: The Jal Jeevan Mission promised clean drinking water to every rural home in Jakrem. The reality is bone dry. Taps installed under the federal scheme sit idle and rusted, offering no relief to families who once expected an end to their water scarcity.
Residents state the supply stopped just weeks after officials connected their homes. The infrastructure is now decaying in the mountain air. People living in the area report that the Public Health Engineering department repeatedly blames a malfunctioning pump for the outage. That excuse has lasted years.
The community is tired of waiting for action. Frustrated locals recently shared their grievances, noting that "the taps have dried up and are deteriorating, while we are not getting any water." They demand that officials either fix the broken pump or replace it entirely to restore service.
Disillusionment is growing as the government celebrates national achievements. Residents contrast their daily struggle with official reports of success, noting that some villages receive awards for JJM performance while their own pipes remain empty. They want a formal investigation into why the department lets the hardware rot while families go without water.
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