February 1, 2026
Jal Jeevan Mission Gets ₹67,600 Crore Budget Despite Irregularities in Several States
The Centre allocates ₹67,600 crore for Jal Jeevan Mission in FY 2026-27. Despite this, only ₹17,000 crore may be spent due to reported financial irregularities across states including Gujarat and Uttar Pradesh. The scheme now covers over 81% of rural households with tap water.