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Since August 2019, the Indian Government, in partnership with state governments, has been implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure that every rural household has access to potable water through tap connections. As of March 2026, 15.82 crore rural households out of the targeted 19.36 crore now have
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The Viksit Bharat-Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), known as VB-G RAM G Act, 2025, has increased guaranteed wage employment from 100 to 125 days annually for rural households in India. This framework aims to accelerate rural development through enhanced agricultural and infrastructural support while also addressing climate variability
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti reviewed the progress of the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 2.0 initiative in 124 over-exploited and critical groundwater districts. The initiative aims to construct one crore artificial recharge and storage structures by May 2026 to improve long-term water security and sustainability. Additionally, 65% of MGNREGA
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Dr. Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar, Minister of State for Rural Development, inaugurated the Watershed Mahotsav 2025 in Kohima, Nagaland, emphasizing water security as a cornerstone of national security. This initiative, Mission Watershed PUNARUTTHAN, strives to rejuvenate traditional water bodies, restore degraded lands, and enhance water harvesting systems in partnership with community
Water Governance
The Ministry of Jal Shakti, led by Union Minister Shri C. R. Patil, held a crucial brainstorming session in New Delhi to discuss measures for improving water governance, service delivery, and ensuring water security with long-term sustainability. The session was attended by senior officials, alongside Ministers of State for Jal
Water Governance
The Ministry of Jal Shakti conducted a high-level brainstorming session led by Union Minister Shri C. R. Patil, focusing on enhancing water governance, improving service delivery, and ensuring water security in India. Attended by key officials, the meeting facilitated a broad exchange on water resources management, river rejuvenation, and modern
Water Governance
The Ministry of Jal Shakti organized a high-level brainstorming session in New Delhi, chaired by Union Minister Shri C. R. Patil, to focus on strengthening water governance, improving service delivery, and ensuring water security and sustainability. The session involved discussions on topics such as water resources management, sanitation, river rejuvenation,
Treated Wastewater
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Government of Karnataka and BWSSB, organized a workshop on November 6-7, 2025, in Bengaluru to discuss the reuse of treated wastewater. The event highlighted the potential of treated water to enhance water security for Viksit Bharat 2047, emphasized the need for common standards, and
Water Security
Union Ministers Shivraj Singh Chouhan and Chandrakant Raghunath Patil launched the National Initiative on Water Security, mandating a portion of MGNREGA funds for water conservation. In over-exploited blocks, 65% of funds will be allocated for water-related works, while 40% in semi-critical blocks and at least 30% in others. This initiative
Swachh Bharat Mission
The Ministry of Jal Shakti held a Roundtable Conference on the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) to review progress and set future goals for rural sanitation. Union Minister C.R. Patil emphasized the importance of sustainable sanitation and water security, highlighting achievements such as 81% of villages now being ODF
Jal Shakti
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, inaugurated a two-day National Workshop on the Policy Framework for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Rural Piped Water Supply Schemes in New Delhi. The workshop, part of the Jal Jeevan Mission, focuses on sustainable O&M practices, digital