The approval of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 marks a transformative shift in India's rural water governance—from a programme focused on expanding water infrastructure to one centered on ensuring sustainable, reliable, and citizen-centric service delivery. With an enhanced financial outlay of ?8.69 lakh crore and implementation extended until December 2028, the mission builds upon the remarkable success of Phase I, which increased rural tap water coverage from 16.7% in 2019 to over 81.6% by early 2026. By integrating digital monitoring, community participation, water quality management, and climate resilience, JJM 2.0 aims to institutionalize a long-term public utility model that strengthens public health, rural development, and India's vision of Viksit Bharat @2047.
Key Highlights
- JJM 2.0 shifts India's rural water strategy from infrastructure expansion to sustainable, utility-based water governance.
- Over 12.56 crore new tap connections have increased rural household water coverage from 16.7% in 2019 to 81.61% by early 2026.
- The mission introduces digital monitoring, community ownership, and performance-linked governance to improve long-term service reliability.
- Supported by a ?8.69 lakh crore outlay, JJM 2.0 strengthens India's progress towards Viksit Bharat @2047 and SDG 6.
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Apoorva Sharma
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