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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