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Mamata Banerjee voices happiness over Bengal's Jal Jeevan Mission feat

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday expressed happiness that the state has been selected for its superlative performance in the 'quantity' parameter under the Centre's Jal Jeevan Mission scheme. She said the feat bears testimony to the pro-people approach of her government. I am pleased to announce that West Bengal has been selected for felicitation for exemplary performance in the 'Quantity' parameter under Jal Jeevan Mission, Banerjee said in a Twitter post. Jal Jeevan Mission under Union Jal Shakti Ministry is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all households in rural India by 2024. She also thanked the ministry for recognising the state's efforts. This award is a testament to the perseverance and commitment of the officials who prioritised public service. Upholding our pro-people approach, we will continue serving the state with utmost dedication, the chief minister said.

70 million piped water connection in three years, milestone achieved: PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday said his government provided piped water connection to seven crore rural families in the last three years under the Jal Jeevan Mission, which helped the country achieve the milestone of 10 crore such connections in villages so far. Describing water security as one of the biggest issues being faced globally, he said it could prove to be a major challenge for the country in its march towards 'Viksit Bharat' (developed India). Apparently targeting the Congress, Modi said those who were not bothered about the present and future of the country only talked about water conservation, but never took any steps to address the issue. He was addressing via video link a programme organised by the Goa government to mark 100 per cent piped water supply coverage in rural households of the state. Union Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant were present for the function in Panaji. "In the seven decades since ...

Jal Jeevan Mission makes significant strides in 3 years since inception

Around 52% of rural households have been provided piped water supply till August

MP govt clears Rs 11K cr project under Jal Jeevan Mission for 18 districts

Madhya Pradesh is set start another project for tap water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission, an ambitious project of the Centre, which will cater to 18 districts, including Bhopal and Indore

Centre allocated Rs 60,000 cr under Jal Jeevan Mission this year: Minister

The Narendra Modi dispensation in its eight years has made historic achievements such as the abrogation of Article 370, implementation of GST and the abolition of instant triple talaq, Union minister Prahlad Singh Patel said on Monday. The Union Minister of State for Food Processing Industries and Jal Shakti said the need of the hour is to start information campaigns through the media so that people become aware of various schemes launched by the government. The government has allocated Rs 60,000 crore under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) this year to provide tap water to 3.8 crore households. The minister said states can spend three times more than the previous year's allocated budget under the Jal Jeevan Mission, for which states have to seek the best technical support, bring in resources utilisation, streamline the tendering process, etc. "J&K will also be achieving the target of Har Ghar Jal in 2024 according to the calendar framed by the UT government," he said. "Prime Minister

Jal Jeevan Mission: Less than 25% households covered in UP, Rajasthan

Uttar Pradesh has the lowest coverage at 13.75 per cent, followed by Jharkhand at 20.01 per cent, Chhattisgarh 23.26 per cent and Rajasthan at 24.58 per cent

MP CM urges officials to improve drinking water availability at grassroots

The Chief Minister urged officials to take care of the people of the state in this regard and ensure proper implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in the state

Tripura CM Biplab Deb to meet Amit Shah today over state issues

Tripura has crossed the national average covering 50.32% of rural households with drinking water tap connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission scheme, said state Drinking Water and Sanitation Minister

Jal Jeevan Mission giving new impetus to country's development: PM Modi

Around 1.5 lakh villages in 107 districts in the country have benefitted from Jal Jeevan Mission. 17.39 lakh schools and Anganwadi Kendras are connected with the drinking water supply

Half of states yet to provide water supply to schools, anganwadi centres

16 per cent of schools lack water supply connection; 31.8 per cent still do not have tap water in urinals

Pace not enough to meet 2024 Jal Jeevan Mission target, shows data

The government was able to outperform its targets in the last two years, but is likely to fall 60 per cent short of its mark this year.

60 mn rural households got tap water since Jal Jeevan Mission launch: Govt

An additional six crore rural households have got tap water connections since the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission, Minister of State for Jal Shakti Prahlad Patel said

Adequate tap water supply to rural household govt's top priority: Gehlot

Calling upon the officials to ensure the timely completion of projects, he said an inordinate delay in executing the projects not only hurt the exchequer but also the people

Technical team to prepare holistic plan for flood-prone Paglam: Khandu

He said that the team would be sent after completion of the budget session of the assembly, which commences on March 11

Rs 2.5-crore prize announced for innovators of drinking water solutions

The/Nudge Foundation has partnered Ashirvad Pipes and principal scientific adviser's office for the 18-month challenge

PM Narendra Modi to address webinar on water, sanitation on Wednesday

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and ministers of state for Jal along with key stakeholders from WASH, UN agency and technical experts will also participate

Tap water to 6 million rural households helped women: President Kovind

Nearly six crore rural households have been provided tap water connection despite constraints imposed by the pandemic under the 'Har Ghar Jal' as part of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the President said

'Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal' scheme has reached its goal in state: Bihar Minister

'Har Ghar Nal Ka Jal' scheme has been operational in Bihar since 2016 and has reached its goal in the state, said the state's Minister of Public Health Engineering Department Ramprit Paswan on Friday

Pet projects of the Modi govt ride the slow expenditure track in FY22

Despite the front-loading of expenditure several depts have been slow this year, impacting projects like National Infrastructure Pipeline, Jal Jeevan Mission, RoDTEP among others

In India's water-stressed villages, Modi seeks a tap for every home

The ambitious project to meet a dire need shows Prime Minister Narendra Modi's strengths and helps explain his popularity despite a weakened economy