India, Dec. 1 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Since August 2019, Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), in partnership with States/UTs including Rajasthan, to make provision of tap water connection to every rural household of the country. 'Drinking Water' is a state subject, and hence, the responsibility of planning, approval, implementation, operation and maintenance (O&M) of drinking water supply schemes, including those under the JJM, lies with State/UT Governments. The Government of India supports the states by providing technical and financial assistance.
As per operational guidelines for the implementation of JJM, while allocating the fund to States/UTs, 30% weightage was assigned for difficul...