Jal Jeevan Mission, India

25/08/2026

श्री अशोक के. के. मीणा, सचिव पेयजल एवं स्वच्छता विभाग ने दसवें की आज अध्यक्षता की। संवाद में चार राज्यों की ग्राम पंचायतों से जुड़े प्रतिनिधियों ने जमीनी स्तर पर जलापूर्ति व्यवस्था, चुनौतियों, समाधान और अपने अनुभव साझा किए।


प्रतिनिधियों को संबोधित करते हुए श्री अशोक के. के. मीणा जी ने ग्राम पंचायतों से पेयजल व्यवस्था के संचालन एवं रखरखाव की पूरी जिम्मेदारी निभाने का आग्रह किया। उन्होंने ग्राम जल एवं स्वच्छता समितियों में महिलाओं एवं युवाओं की भागीदारी सुनिश्चित करने पर जोर दिया।

सचिव, डीडीडब्ल्यूएस श्री अशोक के. के. मीणा ने कहा कि 2.0 में लक्ष्य केवल ढांचा बनाना नहीं, बल्कि हर घर को नियमित, सुरक्षित और भरोसेमंद जल उपलब्ध कराना है। इसके लिए ग्राम पंचायतों और समुदाय की जनभागीदारी बेहद महत्वपूर्ण है।

श्री कमल किशोर सोन, अपर सचिव एवं मिशन निदेशक, एनजेजेएम ने पंचायत प्रतिनिधियों से जल गुणवत्ता जाँच एवं जन-जागरूकता से जुड़े प्रयासों की जानकारी ली। उन्होंने जल के सदुपयोग पर जोर देते हुए कहा कि जागरूकता से ही आने वाली पीढ़ियों के लिए जल-सुरक्षित भविष्य सुनिश्चित किया जा सकता है।

संवाद में ग्राम पंचायत चौपड़ा (मध्य प्रदेश) व वासनोली-धनगरवाड़ा (महाराष्ट्र) ने जलापूर्ति की निरंतरता, प्रबंधन, जल संरक्षण, गुणवत्ता व सामुदायिक भागीदारी पर अनुभव साझा किए। नल से शुद्ध जल ने ग्रामीण जीवन में सकारात्मक बदलाव लाए हैं।

ग्राम पंचायत ननमऊ (उत्तर प्रदेश) व टोडी (हरियाणा) ने संचालन एवं प्रबंधन, जल अर्पण दिवस, जल सेवा आंकलन, जल संरक्षण व जनभागीदारी पर चर्चा की। वहीं इस दौरान जिला पदाधिकारियों व राज्य मिशन निदेशकों ने भी जिला और राज्य स्तर पर किए जा रहे प्रयासों की जानकारी दी।

डीडीडब्ल्यूएस ने सभी प्रतिभागियों का धन्यवाद करते हुए कार्यक्रम का समापन किया। दसवें में पेयजल एवं स्वच्छता विभाग के वरिष्ठ अधिकारीगण, जिला कलेक्टर एवं मजिस्ट्रेट और ग्राम पंचायत प्रतिनिधियों सहित 550+ से ज्यादा प्रतिभागी जुड़े।



PMO India C R Paatil Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR MyGovIndia Press Information Bureau - PIB, Government of India Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India

25/08/2026

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24/08/2026

At World Water Week 2026, Shri Ashok K. K. Meena, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, invited in the panel discussion “Evidence for Action: The UN Water Conference Academic Hub”, highlighting how large-scale programmes like Jal Jeevan Mission demonstrate the power of evidence-based policymaking and community-led implementation.

The session focused on strengthening the science-policy interface and translating research into actionable outcomes for global water governance ahead of the 2026 Conference.

The discussion brought together leading global experts, including Professor Kaveh Madani, Director of the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) and 2026 Stockholm Water Prize Laureate, to deliberate on how research, innovation and evidence can better inform water governance and accelerate implementation on the ground.

Sharing India's experience of implementing one of the world's largest rural drinking water programmes, Secretary-DDWS emphasized the importance of implementation-oriented research, service delivery and sustainability, policy-ready knowledge products, and community-generated evidence. He noted that with nearly 158 million rural households now receiving tap water, evidence-driven improvements in technology, monitoring, water quality, source sustainability and local governance can positively impact millions of lives.

He also underscored the role of the Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee National Institute of Water and Sanitation (SPM-NIWAS) in transforming field experiences into actionable knowledge and called for stronger global collaboration to convert implementation experience into shared learning and measurable action.

India remains committed to bridging the gap between science and policy, and to sharing lessons from Jal Jeevan Mission and other large-scale initiatives to advance global water security and sustainable development.



PMO India C R Paatil V Somanna World Water Week

23/08/2026

21/08/2026

केन-बेतवा लिंक परियोजना के अंतर्गत मध्य प्रदेश के 9 जिलों (पन्ना, टीकमगढ़, छतरपुर, सागर, दमोह, दतिया, विदिशा, शिवपुरी एवं रायसेन) तथा उत्तर प्रदेश के 4 जिलों (बांदा, महोबा, झांसी एवं ललितपुर) में लगभग 10.62 लाख हेक्टेयर कृषि भूमि में वार्षिक सिंचाई की उपलब्धता सुनिश्चित होगी।

20/08/2026

Setting the context at the National Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on Capacity Building under , Shri Kamal Kishore Soan, AS & MD, NJJM; underscored that places special emphasis on capacity building and Jan Bhagidari.

With an investment of nearly ₹10 lakh crore benefiting over 80 crore rural citizens, Gram Panchayats will play a pivotal role in ensuring long-term sustainability of water services.

He further highlighted the need for clearly defined roles, robust training, and continuous capacity building as water systems are handed over to Gram Panchayats. From ensuring 24x7 water supply in villages to maintaining regular services even at -20°C in Leh, the goal remains reliable water services for every rural household.

Ms. Swati Meena Naik, Joint Secretary, NJJM, shared the vision of 2.0 where strong institutions, skilled human resources, and empowered communities work together to sustain water services beyond infrastructure creation. She stressed that communities must understand the entire water journey, from source sustainability and water quality to operations, maintenance, finance, and grievance redressal.

She emphasized that capacity building must move beyond awareness to action-oriented learning. Empowering Panchayats, operators, technical teams, community mobilisers, and women through practical training can strengthen local ownership.

Highlighting the role of digital transformation, she noted that integrated data on operations, water quality, reviews, and financial management will support better decisions, greater accountability, and more reliable water services under .

Welcoming participants, Shri Umesh Kumar Bharadwaj, DS-NJJM; highlighted that Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 goes beyond infrastructure to focus on sustainable and reliable water service delivery. He emphasized that capacity building will be central to achieving this vision.



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20/08/2026

A National Workshop on Multi-Stakeholder Consultation on Capacity Building under JJM 2.0 is being held today at SCOPE Complex, New Delhi.

The workshop brings together stakeholders from States/ UTs to strengthen the capacity of Gram Panchayats, VWSCs and Sujalam Shakti Groups for effective community-led planning, implementation, operation and maintenance of rural drinking water services.



C R Paatil PMO India V Somanna Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Water Resources, RD & GR MyGovIndia Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India Ministry of Panchayati Raj, Government of India

18/08/2026

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The 7th National Water Awards 2026 recognize efforts that contribute to better water conservation and management, encouraging effective practices and initiatives across the country.

Eligible States, Districts, Urban Local Bodies, Dam Owner Agencies and Industries can submit their applications.

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17/08/2026

In the presence of Shri C.R. Patil, Hon'ble Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), conducted an interactive session with students and faculty members of Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology (SVNIT), Surat, under the ‘One-Day-One-University’ initiative.

During the session, a presentation on Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) was delivered, highlighting the transformative journey of rural drinking water and sanitation in India. The discussion focused on sustainable water service delivery, source sustainability, water quality, climate resilience, waste management, and the role of innovation in addressing field-level challenges.

Following the presentation, an interactive discussion session was held with the students and teachers of SVNIT, Surat. Participants raised queries on research opportunities, internships, field-based projects, innovation challenges, and technology interventions.

Secretary, DDWS encouraged students to collaborate with State Missions, district administrations, Gram Panchayats, and local implementing agencies to develop practical, scalable, and field-ready solutions.

The interaction underscored the significant role that academic institutions, researchers, and young innovators can play in advancing India's vision of a Swachh and Jal-Suraksh*t Bharat through evidence-based research, innovation, and community-focused technological solutions.



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