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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.
Centre sets conditions for states to receive Jal Jeevan Mission funds
March 14, 2026 3:59 am
The official said that the Centre has shared a copy of the MoU with all the states and UTs and they have been asked to sign the same as soon as possible so that funds can be released on time.
Exclusive: Union Cabinet clears Rs 1.51 lakh crore for Jal Jeevan with digital mapping
March 11, 2026 5:23 am
Union I&B Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw told reporters that the scheme will have an overall outlay of Rs 8.70 lakh crore till 2028. Of this amount, the Centre’s outlay will now be Rs 3.59 lakh crore, including Rs 2.08 lakh crore allocated in 2019.
Jal Jeevan Mission case: Rajasthan seeks LOC against retired IAS Subodh Agarwal
February 19, 2026 7:46 am
We have sent the requisition for LOC to immigration office in New Delhi. It is up to them when they will issue it: ACB Superintendent of Police.
9 senior engineers arrested after early-morning raids in ‘Rs 960-crore Jal Jeevan Mission corruption case’
February 18, 2026 11:33 am
Acting on findings in a case registered by the Rajasthan ACB, more than 15 teams conducted simultaneous operations in Jaipur, Barmer, Udaipur, Karauli, Delhi, and other locations.
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