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Centre, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana Sign MoUs to Launch Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

The restructured programme shifts from adding taps to sustaining quality rural water supply through December 2028.

Overview

  • The Centre finalized agreements with Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Haryana to implement Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 through 2028.
  • Phase two prioritizes stronger infrastructure, regular supply, operation and maintenance, and long‑term source sustainability over new household connections.
  • The MoUs define roles with the Union responsible for funding, guidance and monitoring, and states handling on‑ground implementation and policy support.
  • Projects will be completed and handed to gram panchayats for upkeep, managed by Village Water and Sanitation Committees, with digital tracking and water‑quality testing.
  • Haryana earmarked Rs 3,000 crore for modernization and targeted work in Nuh, Palwal and Mahendragarh, while Himachal Pradesh sought release of Rs 1,227 crore in pending JJM funds.