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Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath pledges clean water for all after signing MoU with Centre
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🗓 21 Sep 2026, 06:31 PM
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Uttar Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding with the central government to improve water quality, and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath promised universal access to clean drinking water.
The Uttar Pradesh administration formally concluded a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Union government to cooperate on initiatives aimed at delivering safe drinking water across the state. The agreement was signed in the presence of senior officials from both the state and central ministries, marking a coordinated effort to address long‑standing water‑purity challenges.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath used the occasion to reaffirm his commitment to provide clean water to every household in Uttar Pradesh. He emphasized that the MoU will facilitate the deployment of advanced treatment technologies, strengthen supply infrastructure, and ensure regular monitoring of water quality.
Under the MoU, the central government is expected to extend technical expertise and financial assistance, while the state will focus on implementation at the district and block levels. The partnership aligns with national objectives to achieve universal access to safe drinking water as outlined in recent policy frameworks.
The agreement is slated to be operationalized through a series of pilot projects in water‑scarce districts, after which the model will be scaled statewide. Officials indicated that progress reports will be shared periodically to track outcomes and address any bottlenecks.
Stakeholders, including local NGOs and community groups, have welcomed the move, viewing it as a significant step toward improving public health and reducing water‑borne diseases in the region.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath used the occasion to reaffirm his commitment to provide clean water to every household in Uttar Pradesh. He emphasized that the MoU will facilitate the deployment of advanced treatment technologies, strengthen supply infrastructure, and ensure regular monitoring of water quality.
Under the MoU, the central government is expected to extend technical expertise and financial assistance, while the state will focus on implementation at the district and block levels. The partnership aligns with national objectives to achieve universal access to safe drinking water as outlined in recent policy frameworks.
The agreement is slated to be operationalized through a series of pilot projects in water‑scarce districts, after which the model will be scaled statewide. Officials indicated that progress reports will be shared periodically to track outcomes and address any bottlenecks.
Stakeholders, including local NGOs and community groups, have welcomed the move, viewing it as a significant step toward improving public health and reducing water‑borne diseases in the region.