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jal jeevan mission news

Jal Jeevan Mission costs in Maharashtra doubled due to poor planning: CAG

Launched by the Centre in August 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide every rural household with a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC), supplying 55 litres of potable water per person per day. (ANI)
Published on Jul 11, 2026 08:57 am IST

HC seeks Jal Jeevan Mission report for Melghat, Dharni

HC seeks Jal Jeevan Mission report for Melghat, Dharni (REPRESENTATIONAL PICTURE)
Updated on Jul 02, 2026 09:47 am IST

NITI Aayog meet: Bihar CM seeks funds, string of institutes from Centre

Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a group picture during the 11th meeting of the Governing Council of NITI Aayog, Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and States Chief Ministers and others also seen in New Delhi on Thursday. (HT Photo)
Updated on Jun 11, 2026 10:07 pm IST

After fund freeze, Centre to release 6.8k crore for Maha Jal Jeevan Mission

After fund freeze, Centre to release 6.8k crore for Maha Jal Jeevan Mission
Published on May 28, 2026 04:46 am IST

Prepare six-month progress calendar for ongoing schemes: Hardeep Puri in Varanasi

Union minister Hardeep Singh Puri chairing DISHA meeting in Varanasi on Monday. (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 19, 2026 06:26 am IST

Bengal govt inks MoU with Centre to speed up tap water coverage in rural households

Bengal govt inks MoU with Centre to speed up tap water coverage in rural households
Published on May 18, 2026 06:27 pm IST

Har Ghar Nal: Adequate funds allocated for piped water in every rural household in UP

The UP government aims to provide clean drinking water through taps to 2.62 crore rural families in the state. (For Representation)
Published on May 11, 2026 03:30 am IST

ACB arrests ex-Rajasthan minister Mahesh Joshi in JJM scam case

Mahesh Joshi, when he was a minister in the former Rajasthan government. (Facebook)
Updated on May 07, 2026 09:06 am IST

7 injured, one critical as water tank collapses in UP's Bareilly; Govt orders strict action

7 injured, one critical as water tank collapses in UP's Bareilly; Govt orders strict action
Published on May 05, 2026 12:46 am IST

Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Tripura cross 85% tap coverage, Centre signs reform-linked MoUs

Uttarakhand, Karnataka and Tripura cross 85% tap coverage, Centre signs reform-linked MoUs
Published on May 01, 2026 03:25 pm IST

Siddaramaiah urges centre to release pending funds under Jal Jeevan Mission

Siddaramaiah urges centre to release pending funds under Jal Jeevan Mission
Published on Apr 29, 2026 10:30 pm IST

India Water Week to be held in Sept, to focus on climate-resilient water management

India Water Week to be held in Sept, to focus on climate-resilient water management
Published on Apr 22, 2026 03:12 pm IST

Next phase of Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 14, 2026 04:06 pm IST

Rajasthan JJM corruption case: Retd IAS officer Subodh Agarwal arrested in New Delhi

Rajasthan JJM corruption case: Retd IAS officer Subodh Agarwal arrested in New Delhi
Published on Apr 09, 2026 07:59 pm IST

Kin of 6 Gurugram mudslide victims get 40L each

MoS Sanjay Seth gives away cheques to the kin of Gurugram victims on Wednesday (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Apr 08, 2026 09:55 pm IST

Centre clears 1,561 cr funds for 5 states as part of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

The scheme aimed to provide functional tap water connections to all of India’s 193.5 million rural households by the end of 2024.
Updated on Apr 01, 2026 08:48 am IST

Budget standoff: Agnihotri blames Centre for halted water projects

Himachal Pradesh deputy chief minister Mukesh Agnihotri. (File)
Published on Mar 28, 2026 06:31 pm IST

Jal Jeevan Mission lapses: Action taken against 26 engineers in Uttar Pradesh, 12 of them suspended

The rural water supply department is working to ensure tap water reaches every rural household, according to the state government. (FOR REPRESENTATION ONLY)
Published on Mar 26, 2026 06:54 am IST

Under Jal Jeevan Mission: Haryana introduces community-led rural drinking water policy across villages

The VWSC will carry out operation and maintenance activities at the gram panchayat level. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Mar 25, 2026 08:08 am IST

Haryana cabinet approves decentralised water supply model for rural areas

Haryana cabinet approves decentralised water supply model for rural areas
Published on Mar 24, 2026 09:29 pm IST

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: Beyond pipes & pumps

The Jal Jeevan Mission has rapidly evolved from an infrastructure project into a transformative public programme. Having expanded tap water access from a small minority to the vast majority of rural India, the mission’s focus now shifts from construction to long-term service sustainability. (HT Archive)
Published on Mar 24, 2026 08:12 pm IST

Every drop tells a story

Water
Published on Mar 21, 2026 03:17 pm IST

Haryana, Centre sign MoU for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

CM Nayab Singh Saini said Haryana successfully fulfilled its commitment to ensure functional household tap connections (FHTCs) and regular potable water supply in rural areas. (HT Photo for representation)
Published on Mar 21, 2026 06:26 am IST

MoU inked for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 between centre and Himachal

Himachal Pradesh CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, with other dignitaries, speaks at the CII Himachal Pradesh State Annual Session 2025-26, following the exchange of an MoU for Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 between the central government and the Himachal Pradesh Government, in New Delhi on Friday. (ANI)
Published on Mar 21, 2026 04:28 am IST

Water conservation in India: The community as custodian

In agriculture, micro-irrigation, improved on-farm water management, and better utilisation of available resources are being adopted across regions, supported by programmes like the modernisation of command area development, helping enhance sustainability while supporting farmers’ livelihoods. (AFP)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 09:04 pm IST

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: UP-Centre pact speeds up ‘tap water to every home’ goal

The scheme has now been expanded to all villages lacking piped water facilities (File)
Published on Mar 19, 2026 06:36 am IST

Manipur budget session adjourned for 5 minutes due to earthquake

Representational image.
Published on Mar 17, 2026 04:42 pm IST

Rural tap water connections rose from 17 to 82 per cent since launch of Jal Jeevan Mission: Prez

Rural tap water connections rose from 17 to 82 per cent since launch of Jal Jeevan Mission: Prez
Published on Mar 11, 2026 02:26 pm IST

Cabinet clears 8.69 lakh crore outlay for revamped Jal Jeevan Mission

The programme, dubbed Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, will introduce structural changes including a uniform national digital framework.
Updated on Mar 11, 2026 07:54 am IST