Currently, both the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and the Panchayati Raj Department manage different parts of the project. This system has created confusion and slowed progress in several districts.

During a discussion in the Legislative Council, members raised concerns about poor maintenance and irregular water supply in some areas. They said villagers often struggle due to damaged pipelines and delayed repairs.

The minister stressed that the government wants to ensure clean drinking water reaches every household. He urged officials to improve coordination and complete pending work quickly so that people can benefit from regular tap water supply.

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The protest followed incomplete pipeline work under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Residents have faced severe water shortages for months. Bhati asked officials when drinking water would reach the area. He received no clear timeline from the department.

Officials reportedly said they would prepare an additional plan and send it to the government. Bhati objected to what he called evasive responses. He said such delays had already caused hardship for the public. Angered by the lack of accountability, he began the sit-in on the spot.

Bhati said he has written multiple letters over the past year. He claimed the department ignored repeated warnings. Pipeline work remains unfinished, and no alternative supply exists. He stressed that villagers depend entirely on government support for drinking water.

The MLA said he would continue the dharna until officials give a written assurance. He demanded a fixed deadline for water supply restoration. The protest has drawn attention to administrative delays and long-standing water scarcity in the Shiv region.

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After October, the groundwater in Bhojpur reached 12.1 feet in 2019, 17 feet in 2024, and 26.09 feet in 2025. Similar drops are seen in 18 other districts. Rural areas are affected the most. Districts like Sitamarhi, Madhubani, and Gopalganj in North Bihar have also seen a fall of more than four feet compared to 2019.

Some districts show a mixed trend. Nalanda, Nawada, Bhagalpur West, Banka, and Samastipur saw slight improvement from 2024, but levels are still lower than in 2019. Because of the falling water levels, PHED has requested a central plan to use river water for drinking. A proposal worth ₹1795 crore is awaiting approval.

Experts say the next summer may see more decline if winter months receive less rainfall.

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