Tag: sustainable water supply

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

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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…

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Building a sustainable water supply with Smart Metering

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Smart-Metering

Shirpur Warwade is the first town in India to implement smart water meters and automatic meter reading system for 100% connections. Today, with the data received from 13500 smart meters installed, the daily water supply has reduced by 33% and time spent on the entire billing process has become one-third than earlier. Finally, the citizens of Shirpur have a new appreciation of the water they are consuming. Despite its only 80,000 inhabitants, Shirpur Warwade in the Dhule district in the north of Maharashtra is a progressive town well-known within the…

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