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Once parched Mirzapur village now gets tap water under govt scheme
Lahuriyadah in Uttar Pradesh's Mirzapur district has finally received piped water supply through the government's Jal Jeevan Mission, ending decades of acute water scarcity that once made headlines nationally.
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After 76 years of independence, the village of Lahuriyadah in Mirzapur district has been connected to piped water supply under the Har Ghar Jal (water to every household) scheme, part of the larger Jal Jeevan Mission initiative.
Residents of Lahuriyadah, who historically struggled to access even basic quantities of water, now have access to running taps in their homes. The village had become emblematic of rural water crisis in India, drawing national attention to the acute scarcity residents faced for generations.
Local residents have expressed satisfaction with the new water supply connection. The scheme aims to provide tap water to every rural household across India, prioritizing villages where water access has been chronically inadequate.
The implementation of the project in Lahuriyadah marks a significant milestone in addressing rural water security in the region. Officials are continuing efforts to expand piped water networks to other underserved communities in the district.