With a mandate for Universal Piped Water Coverage and to strengthen community participation in water supply management, Jalasathi programme was launched on 18th December, 2019 by Hon'ble Chief Minister of Odisha. Members of Mission Shakti SHGs are engaged as Jalasathi for collection of water tax, testing of water quality and facilitating new connection of pipe at household level. Jalasathi serves as a key community link between consumers and WATCO/PHEO