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VB-G RAM G funds for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: Two secretaries stress on ‘integrated planning’
August 28, 2026 5:43 am
They said that JJM 2.0 also places drinking water source sustainability, groundwater recharge and greywater management at the core of its strategy for ensuring reliable and resilient rural drinking water services.
CAG slams Maharashtra’s Jal Jeevan Mission: Report points at faulty planning, financial management
July 10, 2026 8:29 pm
The CAG has questioned Maharashtra’s Jal Jeevan Mission claims, citing gaps in planning, implementation and reporting.
5 drought-hit districts eye relief as Karnataka seeks Rs 4,708 crore from Centre
June 30, 2026 7:33 pm
Karnataka Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar Khandre met Union ministers to secure crucial funding for the Yettinahole pipeline under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Maharashtra to spend Rs 22,898 crore more on Jal Jeevan Mission from state funds
June 26, 2026 7:15 pm
Cabinet had approved the additional funding to bridge the gap between the Centre's allocation and the actual requirement for completing projects.
Centre asks district collectors to regularly review Jal Jeevan Mission works, address gaps
May 23, 2026 1:37 am
According to the statement, referring to powers delegated under the Environment Protection Act, Meena urged district collectors to strengthen enforcement and promote decentralised waste management systems at the Gram Panchayat level.
4 years on, Govt plugs cost escalation loophole in Jal Jeevan projects
May 18, 2026 11:24 am
The safeguard, called “Tender premium”, refers to the additional amount quoted by a project bidder that is higher than the Government’s estimated cost.
Money starts flowing again: 5 states get Rs 1,561 crore as Centre reboots Jal Jeevan Mission
March 31, 2026 4:32 pm
The government said Rs 1,561.53 crore has been released to five states under JJM 2.0, including Rs 792.93 crore to Uttar Pradesh and Rs 536.53 crore to Chhattisgarh.
Knowledge Nugget | Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: Why the government’s flagship water scheme is back in focus
March 26, 2026 12:43 pm
This World Water Day (March 22), let’s understand why the Jal Jeevan Mission is back in focus, its key reforms and funding safeguards, Sujalam Bharat’s digital mapping push, and the constitutional provisions on water you must know for UPSC Prelims.
Govt to scrutinise all Jal Jeevan projects costing Rs 100 crore plus to prevent cost escalation seen in Phase 1
March 22, 2026 8:34 am
On May 21, 2025, The Indian Express published the findings of its investigation of data uploaded by states and Union Territories on the JJM dashboard, showing how changes to the Mission’s guidelines led to additional costs totalling Rs 16,839 crore.
Centre signs MoUs with MP, Rajasthan to implement Jal Jeevan Mission Phase 2
March 18, 2026 11:16 am
The MoUs cover the implementation of 11 key reform areas aimed at strengthening governance, institutional capacity, and long‑term sustainability of rural drinking water systems.
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