October 30 : Lucknow: The Yogi government's efforts to ensure clean drinking water and provide safe water to people in rural areas have achieved a significant milestone. Uttar Pradesh has secured the second position in the country in water quality testing through Field Testing Kits (FTKs) in villages during the financial year 2026-27.
According to data as of October 27, 2026, Karnataka ranks first with 69.32 percent achievement, while Uttar Pradesh has recorded 33.95 percent. Tamil Nadu stands third with 28.42 percent. Additionally, FTK-based testing has provided employment to 4.85 lakh women in Uttar Pradesh, helping them become economically self-reliant.
According to the department, Uttar Pradesh has a total of 97,071 villages, with an annual target of 11,64,852 water quality tests. Against this target, the state has achieved 33.95 percent so far. This is significantly higher than the national average of 12.83 percent.
Uttar Pradesh's performance, well above the national average, reflects its strong position in the field of water quality testing.
According to UP Jal Nigam (Rural), an annual target of 11,64,852 water quality tests has been set for 97,071 villages across Uttar Pradesh. Data available as of October 27 show that the state has achieved 33.95 percent of its annual target. The process is continuing at a rapid pace.
Water testing through Field Testing Kits is helping assess the quality of drinking water in rural areas. It is also enabling the identification of potential water quality issues and providing a basis for taking necessary corrective measures.
In the state-wise rankings as of October 27, Karnataka leads with 69.32 percent achievement, followed by Uttar Pradesh at 33.95 percent, Tamil Nadu at 28.43 percent, Andhra Pradesh at 24.39 percent and Assam at 7.30 percent. Uttar Pradesh's achievement, which is well above the national average, also reflects its strong standing among the leading states.
In Uttar Pradesh, water quality testing has been linked to community participation, with five women assigned the responsibility in each revenue village. The partyAround 4.85 lakh women across the state are registered on the Central Government's WQMIS portal to conduct water quality tests using Field Testing Kits (FTKs). This initiative is not only creating employment opportunities for women but also strengthening their economic independence.
