Convergence for Rural Development: DDWS urges States/UTs to integrate works of JJM 2.0 and SBM-G 2.0 under VB-G RAM G Act

India, Aug. 27 -- The Government of India has issued a release:

In a significant initiative, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in collaboration with the Ministry of Rural Development, has called for the convergence of works of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) SBM-(G) 2.0 under the Viksit Bharat - Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) (VB-G RAM G) Act, 2025. This convergence is an initiative towards strengthening rural development, integrated planning for rural water security and resilience.

The VB-G RAM G Act, 2025 identifies water security as one of its four thematic focus areas, recognising its importance for sustainable livelihoods, agricultural ...