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Government pushes for Panchayat-led management of rural water supply systems

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, announced on 22 October 2026 that it held a virtual conference to align Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 with 16th Finance Commission grants. The initiative aims to shift focus from building new infrastructure to maintaining existing systems through Gram Panchayat-led planning and sustainable financing.

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Ministry of Jal Shakti pushes for scientific planning to secure rural drinking water

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, held a virtual conference on 14 October 2026 to coordinate the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 with the VB-G RAM G programme. The initiative aims to ensure the long-term sustainability of rural water sources through scientific planning and Gram Panchayat-led governance.

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On 1 September 2026: Departmental Summit on Water 2026 (+1 more) · Several states
Press release 2323274Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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Ministry of Tribal Affairs reviews Forest Rights Act implementation in eight states

The Ministry of Tribal Affairs announced on 10 October 2026 that it held a review conference in Kolkata on 9 October 2026 to assess the Forest Rights Act (FRA) in eight states. As of 31 August 2026, over 54 lakh claims were received nationally, with 25 lakh titles distributed and 11 lakh claims pending.

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On 9 October 2026: Second Regional Review Conference on implementation of the FRA (+1 more) · West Bengal, Assam, Tripura, Jharkhand, Odisha, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh
Press release 2321667Official release from pib.gov.in ↗ Explainer
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