New Delhi, March 10 -- Jal Mahotsav 2026 is a nationwide campaign by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to strengthen Jan Bhagidari and community ownership in rural drinking water service delivery under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

The campaign began on 8 March, coinciding with International Women's Day, recognising the transformative role played by women in water governance under the Jal Jeevan Mission, and will continue till 22 March - World Water Day.

The start of the event was marked with the observance of Jal Arpan across the country, symbolising the handing over of water supply schemes to Gram Panchayats and Village Water and Sanitation Committees.

It seeks to institutionalise community stewardship and ensure that every village not only...