Overview
- At a video conference with states, Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil said releases under JJM 2.0 require states to sign MoUs, create Sujal Gaon IDs for full digital mapping, complete timely financial reconciliation, and notify operation and maintenance policies.
- The Centre will release funds upfront only for single village schemes, while multi village schemes will receive money after Detailed Project Report reviews, with relaxations for quality‑affected or water‑scarcity areas.
- Government data tabled in Parliament records 15.82 crore of 19.36 crore rural households (81.71%) with tap water, leaving 3.54 crore still uncovered, with Kerala (45.12%) and Jharkhand (44.82%) showing the highest shortfalls.
- Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin has sought Rs 3,112 crore in pending dues and concurrence for the Hogenekkal Phase‑III project tied to JICA support, and he requested approval for 10 new multi village schemes under JJM 2.0.
- The government reports action over implementation irregularities, including measures against 635 officials, 1,020 contractors, and 155 third‑party inspection agencies, while Mizoram has announced full rural tap water coverage.