pandemic raging across India, the National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM) has issued an advisory to states and Union territories for monitoring and surveillance of water quality to ensure potable drinking water, the Jal Shakti ministry said in a statement on Saturday.This comes against the backdrop of reports of dead bodies found floating in rivers in rural areas.“National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM) issued an advisory to states/ UTs to undertake water quality monitoring and surveillance (WQM&S) activities to ensure potable drinking water to every rural home and public institution in all villages across country," the statement said.“The advisory also stated that every state/ UT is to have at least one state/ UT level laboratory and region-wise.