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The Indian Union Cabinet, led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has sanctioned an extended period and increased funding for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), bringing total allocations to Rs. 8.69 lakh crore. The revamped mission under JJM 2.0 will focus on transforming from infrastructure building to service delivery
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The Government of India is advancing its goals of providing safe and potable tap water to all rural households by 2030 through the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Introduced in 2019, the JJM has drastically increased the number of rural households with tap water connections from 3.23 crore in 2019
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The Government of India's Jal Jeevan Mission has successfully expanded access to tap water for rural households, but continues to face challenges in water source sustainability and quality assurance. Source: Original Link
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The Government of India's initiatives under the Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission have significantly improved water and sanitation access in rural areas. Since the Jal Jeevan Mission's launch in 2019, tap water connections have been provided to over 12.58 Crore additional rural households.
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced a comprehensive plan to enhance village-level management and sustainability of water supply systems through the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). This initiative aligns with the 73rd Amendment of India's Constitution, empowering local Panchayati Raj Institutions to ensure robust water infrastructure and community
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The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide potable tap water connections to all rural households in India. Since its inception in August 2019, the initiative has significantly increased the number of households with tap water connections. As of March 2026, over 81% of rural households have access to tap water.
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The commencement of Jal Mahotsav 2026 was marked by Jal Arpan Diwas, coinciding with International Women's Day, promoting community involvement in rural drinking water systems. Led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, this national campaign under the Jal Jeevan Mission aims to bolster community ownership and drive sustainable
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, is organizing "Jal Mahotsav 2026", a nationwide campaign, from 8 March to 22 March, emphasizing community participation in rural drinking water management under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Coinciding with International Women's Day, the event will highlight the role
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti's Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation held the fourth edition of Sujal Gram Samvad, engaging communities across six Gram Panchayats. This initiative aims to strengthen participatory water governance and enhance sustainable water supply systems under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The event highlights successful
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti's Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation organized the 6th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad to discuss the Jal Jeevan Mission's progress and strategies to enhance rural water supply. Emphasizing community-managed water services, the event showcased various district innovations in water source
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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti has conducted a national-level training for master trainers aimed at enhancing digital water governance in rural areas through the Sujalam Bharat Database and Mobile Application. The initiative focuses on the Sujal Gaon ID, which acts as a
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the Central Ground Water Board and the Jal Jeevan Mission, is prioritizing the improvement of groundwater quality across India. Utilizing Bureau of Indian Standards and the JJM – Water Quality Management Information System, these initiatives engage local communities and state governments to address contamination and