Tiruchirappalli, Nov. 13 -- Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil on Thursday addressed the first Regional Conference on Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Government of Tamil Nadu.

According to the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the two-day conference, being held on 12-13 November 2026, brings together senior officials and representatives from seven southern States and Union Territories, namely Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Keralam, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Puducherry and Lakshadweep, to review progress, address challenges and strengthen sustainable rural drinking water services. implementation.

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