Andaman & Nicobar gets 100% Functional Household Tap Connection coverage
The Lt Governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands D K Joshi announced that the UT has obtained 100% Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) coverage under Jal Jeevan Mission.
- Due to this achievement, the UT becomes the third state/UT in the country. prior to this, Goa and Telangana achieved the target under Jal Jeevan Mission.
- Under the mission, 266 villages including schools, Anganwadi centres and sub-centres were given connections.
About Andaman & Nicobar –
Lieutenant Governor – Devendra Kumar Joshi
Chief Secretary – Chetan Bhushan Sanghi
Mammal – Dugong
Bird – Andaman Wood Pigeon
Flower – Lagerstroemia speciosa Pyinma
Tree – Andaman Padauk