jal jeevan mission

Parliamentary Panels Kick Off Work On Jal Jeevan Mission And OBC Policies

Key Parliamentary Committees Begin Sessions on Reservation and Audit Issues. Weeks after their formation, key parliamentary committees have commenced discussions on various issues, including reservation policies for Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs) in public sector undertakings and the audit of the Jal Jeevan Mission. This week, committees such...

Government’s Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves Tap Water Supply in Over 77% of Rural Households

The Government of India, in collaboration with state governments, is implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal, aiming to ensure a tap water supply to every rural household. At the inception of the mission in August 2019, only 3.23 crore (16.8 per cent) rural households had access...

Jal Jeevan Mission Hits Landmark: 15 Crore Rural Tap Connections In Just 5 Years, Up from 3 Crores

The National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has reached a remarkable milestone today, delivering tap water connections to 15 crore rural households nationwide. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15, 2019, this flagship program has demonstrated exceptional progress and scale, boosting rural tap connection coverage from 3 crore to...

ED Arrests Fourth Suspect in Rajasthan’s Jal Jeevan Mission Scam Investigation

The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested Sanjay Badaya, a middleman, in connection with its ongoing money laundering probe linked to the implementation of the Centre's Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme in Rajasthan. ED's Jaipur Zonal office-based unit arrested Badaya late on Tuesday following his questioning, as his role was...

Jal Jeevan Mission surpasses target, provides tap connections to 13 crore rural households

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has marked a milestone by providing tap water connections to 13 crore rural households. Over the course of four years, this mission has increased rural tap connection coverage, soaring from 3.23 crore households in August 2019 to the current remarkable figure. Initiated by Prime Minister...

PM Modi inaugurates Shivamogga Airport in K’taka

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today inaugurated the brand new greenfied domestic airport in the city of Shivamogga in Karnataka. The airport, the 9th in the state of Karnataka, has been built at a cost of Rs 450 crores and will cater to the people of central Karnataka. The airport is...