May 18, 2026 | EverythingAboutWater

UK GOVERNMENT UNVEILS BIGGEST OVERHAUL OF WATER SECTOR IN A GENERATION

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 eawater

A new once-in-a-generation plan to overhaul the water system has been unveiled today (Tuesday 20 January) by the UK government, with the publication of the much anticipated Water White Paper. The policy paper, ‘A new vision for water’ sets out clear powers for the new regulator, delivering tougher oversight and stronger accountability for water companies. For the first time in two decades, a Chief Engineer will sit inside the new single water regulator to bring back hands-on checks of water infrastructure, which the government says will end the days of…

JAL JEEVAN MISSION EXTENDED TO 2028 WITH FOCUS ON “NAL JAL MITRAS”

May 18, 2026May 18, 2026 eawater

As of early February 2026, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has achieved a significant milestone, providing tap water connections to over 81.5% of rural households. To ensure the long-term sustainability of this massive infrastructure, the government has officially announced the extension of the mission until December 2028. The new phase of the mission shifts focus from “infrastructure creation” to “operational excellence.” A key component of this strategy is the Nal Jal Mitra Programme, a collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development to train local villagers in maintenance and water quality…