Central allocation for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission increased

AIR News : The Union Government has increased the Central allocation for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission to Uttar Pradesh to over 10,870 crore rupees. This is a four-fold increase in Central allocation for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in Uttar Pradesh. The Central Government had allocated 1,206 crore rupees in 2019-20,  which was increased to 2,571 crores in 2020-21.

Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat had assured to provide all assistance to UP during his last meeting with Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister to make provision of tap water supply to every rural home under Jal Jeevan Mission. During the review, the Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh had assured that his government will ensure tap water connection to every rural home by 2024.