India, March 7 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, will organise "Jal Mahotsav 2026", a nationwide campaign from 8 March (International Women's Day) to 22 March (World Water Day) to strengthen Jan Bhagidari and community ownership in rural drinking water service delivery under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
Jal Mahotsav is envisioned as a nationwide movement connecting policy dialogue with village-level action, bringing together Gram Panchayats, Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs), Self-Help Groups, youth volunteers, development partners, academic institutions and communities to collectively advance the vision of Su...