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Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: Extension to 2028

16 March 20261 min read
GOVERNMENT SCHEMESJal Jeevan Mission2.0: Extension to202816 March 2026safalsetu.com

Why in the news

In March 2026 the Union Cabinet gave the mission a restructured run until 2028, stressing dependable rural water service.

Background

  • Started 2019, Ministry of Jal Shakti
  • Goal: functional household tap connections (FHTCs), the Har Ghar Jal promise
YearRural tap-water householdsShare
201932.3 millionAbout 17%
2026About 158 millionOver 81% of 193.6 million

Earlier central assistance approved for 2019–20: ₹2.08 trillion.

Key features of JJM 2.0

  • Sujalam Bharat digital platform; unique service-area ID per village
  • Bigger role for Gram Panchayats and village water committees in O&M
  • Jal Utsav drives for community monitoring
  • Move from adding connections to dependable service

Exam angle

  • Ministry: Jal Shakti; extension year: 2028.

Test yourself

1. The Union Cabinet extended the Jal Jeevan Mission until which year, launching JJM 2.0?

The mission was restructured and extended until 2028.

2. Which national digital platform is introduced under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for monitoring water supply?

Sujalam Bharat tracks supply from source to household tap.

3. Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide functional tap connections to every rural household under which initiative name?

The mission works under the Har Ghar Jal initiative.

This topic is part of Daily Current Affairs 12 & 13 & 14 March 2026 (28 topics).

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