Centre Signs Jal Jeevan Mission MoUs with A&N, West Bengal

Centre signs reform-linked MoUs with Andaman & Nicobar Islands and West Bengal under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 for rural water governance.
Andaman & Nicobar achieved 100% rural tap water coverage in 2021 and fully funded 40% of remaining balance works.
Mission deadline extended from May 2024 to December 2028 to achieve 100% tap water coverage nationwide.
MoU mandates Gram Panchayat-led management, water tariff collection, and community-centered rural water supply model.