Jal Jeevan Mission Gets ₹67,000 Crore and Extension to 2028
Why in the news
Budget 2025-26 gave the Jal Jeevan Mission more money and more time.
Key facts
- Budget outlay raised to ₹67,000 crore.
- Mission period stretched to 2028 so its goals can be completed.
- Progress since 2019: tap connections for 15 crore households, roughly 80% of the rural population.
- Target: 100% coverage of rural households with potable tap water in the next three years.
New focus areas
- Better infrastructure quality and stronger O&M of rural piped systems.
- Citizen-centric service through Jan Bhagidhari (community participation).
States and UTs
Separate MoUs with them will secure sustainability.
Exam angle
- Scheme launched in: 2019; new end year: 2028.
- Announced by: Union Finance Minister in Budget 2025-26.