India, March 31 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
The Union Cabinet on 10 March 2026 approved Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, marking the restructuring and reorientation of the mission from an infrastructure-centric approach to a service delivery model. This transformation is supported by strengthened drinking water governance and an institutional ecosystem to ensure sustainable rural piped potable water supply.
As part of this restructuring, the Cabinet has approved an enhancement of the total outlay to Rs.8.69 lakh crore, with total central assistance of Rs.3.59 lakh crore, increased from Rs.2.08 lakh crore approved in 2019-20, reflecting an additional central share of Rs.1.51 lakh crore. The reoriented mission focuses on s...