Agartala, 15th November 2026 : The Jal Jeevan Mission has allegedly remained confined to signboards, while development claims are limited to speeches by ministers and legislators. Residents of the Nakphul Kalibari area under Halahali Panchayat in Kamalpur have reportedly been deprived of drinking water for the past seven months.
Around 80 families reside in the locality and have been facing severe difficulties due to the prolonged disruption of water supply.
According to local residents, the water pump installed under the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme has remained non-functional for a long time. The pump is located alongside the Kamalpur-Ambassa road.
Residents alleged that despite the pump remaining out of order for the past seven months, the concerned department has not taken any initiative to repair it or restore the water supply.
The prolonged disruption has raised questions about the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission project in the area and whether the scheme’s benefits are reaching the intended beneficiaries.
Local residents have demanded immediate intervention by the concerned authorities and urgent repairs to the damaged pump to restore regular drinking water supply to the affected households.
