Watch: PM Modi lays foundation stone of rural drinking water projects in UP

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched 'Har Ghar Nal Yojna' in UP's Mirzapur, Sonbhadra via video conference.

The Prime Minister said that this region was neglected for decades after independence.

He added that in the past few years the work has been fast-tracked in this region.

The event was also attended by Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath.

The scheme worth Rs 5,555.38 crore is aimed at providing water to over 41 lakh villagers.

Village Water and Sanitation Committees have been constituted in all these villages.

These committees will shoulder the responsibility of operation and maintenance.