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. States are urged to use the Decision Support System (DSS) and Yuktdhara tools to identify vulnerable water sources and integrate these findings into local development plans. The release does not say when these directives take effect, but regional conferences are scheduled for November 2026.
Key points
- Focuses on convergence between JJM 2.0 and VB-G RAM G for water security.
- VB-G RAM G provides 128 water security-related works, including groundwater recharge.
- States must use Decision Support System (DSS) and Yuktdhara for scientific planning.
- Water plans must be integrated into Gram Panchayat Development Plans (GPDP).
- Regional conferences are scheduled for November 2026.
When it applies
- Departmental Summit on Water 2026
- regional conferences
Who it affects
- Gram Panchayats