BHOJPUR: Installation of drinking water taps at their houses has elated the locals from Shyamshila Chanpe village of Pauwadungma rural municipality-1 in Bhojpur district.

The people have felt huge relief with the convenience materialized under the ‘one house, one tap’ scheme in the local level. As many as 30 households facing sheer difficulty of drinking water have been directly benefited with the scheme, according to ward Chairman Rajendra Tamang.

“We’ve been successful to supply drinking water as per villagers’ need. It is a matter for happiness both for local level representatives and the beneficiaries,” he said, expressing hope that availability of clean drinking water would also contribute to better health and hygiene.

Vice Chairperson of the rural municipality, Jyatshna Rai, informed that the drinking water project was accomplished with the allocation of Rs 450 thousand from the rural municipality. Based on the population and geography, both big and small-scale projects are launched to ensure basic facility in other villages as well.

The spring/source of the water would also be protected side by side.

A local Tara Tamang remembered those old days of hassles to fetch drinking water from distant places. “With the taps installed at home, the difficulty to collect water has ended,” she expressed happiness.

It used to take hours to collect water.

The water running from the taps can also be used for kitchen gardens in addition to drinking and sanitation, according to Sangita Rai, another local.

“Availability of drinking water at our homes has also lessened other burdens and saved much time. It has in deed changed our lifestyle,” she observed.