Tag: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation Holds 2nd Edition of “district Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad”

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DDWS Hosts 2nd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad under JJM

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the second edition of the ‘District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad’, a national dialogue aimed at empowering district leadership to strengthen local governance, ensure source sustainability, and enhance accountability in rural water service delivery under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The event was held via video conference and chaired by Shri Kamal Kishore Soan, Additional Secretary & Mission Director, National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM). Smt. Swati Meena Naik, Joint Secretary, NJJM, along with senior officials, District Collectors/ District Magistrates from…

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Union Budget 2025: Driving Growth Advancing Sustainability

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The Union Budget 2025-26 marks a transformational shift across key sectors, including infrastructure, water, renewable energy, digitalization, transportation, and real estate, driving growth, sustainability, and inclusivity. By redefining micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) and introducing a range of supportive measures, the Finance Minister has recognized them as the second engine of economic growth, outlining a clear roadmap to propel India toward accelerated development. A major highlight of the budget is the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the government’s flagship initiative to provide tap water connections to every rural household. With…

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Jal Shakti Ministry eyes 2025 to complete tap water connections in rural India, achieve sanitation goals

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Jal-Shakti-Yojna

The Jal Shakti Ministry aims to achieve the ambitious targets of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBMG) by 2025, following a shortfall in meeting the 2024 deadline for providing tap water connections to all rural households. The Ministry also seeks to ensure universal Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status for villages while advancing ecological restoration under the Namami Gange Programme. Currently, over 15.37 crore rural households have tap water connections, leaving around four crore still uncovered. Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil expressed optimism about achieving full…

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