CAG Finds Data Gaps in Gujarat’s Har Ghar Jal Water Coverage
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India has reported that nearly nine out of every ten water samples taken from villages in Gujarat are unfit for drinking, calling into question the state’s claim of 100 % functional household tap connections. The audit notes that by October 2022 Gujarat reported 91.18 lakh rural households with tap connections, yet the quality of the water supplied remains uncertain. The findings highlight a potential mismatch between coverage statistics and actual water safety, raising concerns about public health and the effectiveness of the program. QUOTE: "Nearly 9 in 10 water samples in Gujarat villages unfit for drinking," — Deccan Herald
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- Center (2): Deccan Herald, Hindustan Times
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- Nearly 9 in 10 water samples in Gujarat villages unfit for drinking: CAG — Deccan Herald (center)
- CAG flags data discrepancies in Gujarat’s Har Ghar Jal claim — Hindustan Times (center)