HT Correspondent
TEZPUR, May 21: The three-day conference of assistant executive engineers (AEE) from the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) concluded successfully at the Convention Centre in Sonitpur on Tuesday. The conference, which commenced on Sunday, focused on numerous critical topics related to the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Assam.
Syedain Abbasi, IAS, special chief secretary to the government of Assam, participated as the chief guest. In his address, Abbasi reiterated the vital role of AEEs in ensuring the quality of public life by providing safe drinking water. He emphasised the importance of close monitoring of schemes, community participation, technological intervention, and inter-departmental coordination. He urged the AEEs to work with utmost dedication and devotion.
Sumit Sattawan, IAS, district commissioner of Kamrup (Metro), delivered an insightful speech on time and media management and inter-departmental coordination during the concluding day’s program. He highlighted the critical role of accurate planning and technological interventions in the successful completion of the mission.
The event brought together participants from the Lower Assam Zone, Barak Valley Zone, BTAD, and DHAC, focusing on various aspects of the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Assam.
The conference commenced with a keynote address and conceptual deliberation by the mission director of JJM Assam, Kailash Karthik N, IAS. In his address, the mission director emphasised the roles and responsibilities of AEEs, highlighting the state government’s vision to make Assam a leading state in the successful execution of JJM schemes. He underscored the importance of the AEEs’ contributions to achieving this goal.
Deba Kumar Mishra, district commissioner of Sonitpur, also attended the convention and shared his insights on the execution of JJM in his district. He stressed the significance of inter-departmental coordination and active community participation for the success of the mission.
Throughout the three days, the conference covered numerous critical topics related to JJM.
Additionally, discussions were held on office administration and procedures, legal aspects concerning corruption and unfair practices, and the importance of physical fitness, healthy eating, and a healthy lifestyle. The event was also attended by the special secretary, PHED, government of Assam, the additional MD, JJM Assam, the chief engineer, PHED (Water), Assam, and other senior officials of Jal Jeevan Mission, Assam.