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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Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches 15.72 Crore Rural Homes
India has achieved a landmark milestone under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with over 81% of rural households now receiving safe tap water. As of October 2025, more than 15.72 crore rural homes are connected, marking one of the fastest infrastructure expansions in the country’s history. Launched in 2019 by Prime…