Lucknow, June 5 (UNI) As part of its mission to provide pure and safe drinking water to children in order to protect them from diseases, the Uttar Pradesh government has decided to set up water treatment plants based on ultrafiltration technology 28,041 schools spread over 14 districts of the state initially under Chief Minister's RO Drinking Water Scheme.
The government plans to set up similar plants across the state to ensure clean drinking water in all the schools.
The main objective behind the Yogi government’s move to set up water treatment plants in schools is to ensure protection of school children from all diseases caused by contaminated water. Provision of safe drinking water will also go a long way in the prevention of communicable diseases.