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JJM funds to states only after 15-day constant supply of water: Govt

The Union Cabinet, in the coming days, is likely to approve extension of JJM till 2028.

2 min readNew DelhiJan 28, 2026 04:58 AM IST

Govt: JJM funds to states only after 15-day constant supply of water

Minister of Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’ said the focus must now firmly shift from infrastructure creation to sustained operation and maintenance under JJM.

STATES WOULD receive funds under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) only after signing of separate MoUs, with each scheme mapped through a unique Scheme ID and future releases linked to the demonstration of 15 days of continuous water supply, Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil said on Tuesday.

Addressing a minister-level Policy Dialogue on Sustainable Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of Rural Drinking Water Services under JJM, Patil spoke about strengthening implementation discipline and financial prudence in the next phase of the mission.

“He [Patil] stated that following the signing of MoUs, states would receive fund releases, with each scheme mapped through a unique Scheme ID and future releases linked to the demonstration of 15 days of continuous water supply,” said a statement issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. “He [Patil] directed states to re-examine and rationalise oversized DPRs, noting that only schemes sanctioned on or before 31 March, 2024 would be considered,” it said.

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The Union Cabinet, in the coming days, is likely to approve extension of JJM till 2028.

Minister of Panchayati Raj Rajiv Ranjan Singh ‘Lalan’ said the focus must now firmly shift from infrastructure creation to sustained operation and maintenance under JJM. Singh said the willingness of villages to pay user charges reflects growing trust in reliable services.

Harikishan Sharma

Harikishan Sharma, Senior Assistant Editor at The Indian Express' National Bureau, specializes in reporting on governance, policy, and data. He covers the Prime Minister’s Office and pivotal central ministries, such as the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers’ Welfare, Ministry of Cooperation, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ministry of Rural Development, and Ministry of Jal Shakti. His work primarily revolves around reporting and policy analysis. In addition to this, he authors a weekly column titled "STATE-ISTICALLY SPEAKING," which is prominently featured on The Indian Express website. In this column, he immerses readers in narratives deeply rooted in socio-economic, political, and electoral data, providing insightful perspectives on these critical aspects of governance and society. ... Read More

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