New Delhi – NITI Aayog convened the Frontier 50 Workshop on 27th February 2026, marking a decisive step toward AI-enabled governance across 50 Aspirational Blocks under the Aspirational Districts and Blocks Programme (ADP/ABP). The workshop was inaugurated by Ms Nidhi Chhibber, CEO of NITI Aayog, along with Prof Abhay Karandikar,…
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DDWS Hosts 4th Sujal Gram Samvad on Water Governance
New Delhi, February 24, 2026: The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised the fourth edition of the multilingual ‘Sujal Gram Samvad’, reinforcing participatory water governance and community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The virtual interaction connected six Gram Panchayat headquarter…
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DDWS Hosts 6th Peyjal Samvad to Boost Jal Jeevan Mission
New Delhi, February 17, 2026: The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened the 6th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to accelerate implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and deepen community ownership of rural water services. Focus on Community-Owned Water Systems The virtual…
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Groundwater Potability Testing Expanded Under JJM
The Government of India has intensified efforts to monitor and improve groundwater potability across the country, with thousands of laboratories functioning under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and regular testing carried out by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). The move aims to ensure safe drinking water for rural households…
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Digital Monitoring Boosts Rural Water, Sanitation
The Government of India has strengthened digital monitoring systems for rural water supply and sanitation services under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). Through advanced portals, geo-tagging, Aadhaar verification and IoT-based tracking, the Centre aims to ensure transparency, accountability and real-time performance assessment. Providing details in…
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Jal Jeevan Mission Brings Tap Water to Rural India
The Government of India, in partnership with States and Union Territories, has made significant strides under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), providing functional tap water connections to rural households at 55 liters per capita per day. From just 3.24 crore households in August 2019, the Mission has now reached over…
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President Murmu’s Address to Parliament Highlights Viksit Bharat Vision
President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday addressed both Houses of Parliament, presenting a wide-ranging overview of the nation’s achievements, challenges, and reform priorities as India steps into the second phase of the 21st century. The address, delivered at the start of the Budget Session, underscored the government’s commitment…
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Jal Shakti Honours WaSH Warriors for Community Water Leadership
New Delhi: The Ministry of Jal Shakti organised a special Samvad Samaroh today at the PSOI, New Delhi, to honour WaSH Warriors from across India who have demonstrated exceptional leadership in water conservation, sanitation, and hygiene. The event highlighted grassroots initiatives under the Jal Jeevan Mission and celebrated community-led efforts…
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Sujal Gram Samvad 2026 Strengthens Community Water Governance
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, successfully hosted the Third Edition of Sujal Gram Samvad on 21 January 2026, reinforcing participatory water governance and community-led implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Village-Level Engagement in Local Languages The virtual programme brought together…
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10,000 Grassroots Heroes to Attend 77th Republic Day Parade
In a strong reflection of India’s commitment to inclusive nation-building and public participation, the Government of India has invited approximately 10,000 special guests to witness the 77th Republic Day Parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi on January 26, 2026. The initiative aims to honour grassroots contributors and enhance Jan Bhagidari…