The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti convened a review meeting with Deputy Commissioners, District Magistrates and District Collectors through video conference.
The review was attended by about 759+ DC/DMs from across the country.
Jal Jeevan Mission has been extended till December 2028 by the Union Cabinet.
JJM covers approximately 5.91 lakh villages, 2.62 lakh Gram Panchayats, over 16 lakh habitations and over 19.41 crore rural households, benefiting nearly 96 crore people.
India is set to achieve universal access to potable drinking water ahead of 2030, by December 2028.
Saturation of all Tribal and PVTG habitations targeted by 2027 under PM JANMAN/DA-JUGA.
First State-level review meeting to be held in Maharashtra on 27 May under the chairpersonship of the Union Minister of Jal Shakti and the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
All States and UTs will be covered in next six months for district-wise progress reviews.
11 structural reforms under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 focus on governance-led, technology-enabled rural drinking water system.
Jal Mahotsav observed every year from 8th March to 22nd March, linking International Women's Day with World Water Day.
Jal Mahotsav 2026 was graced by the President of India.
Solid Waste Management Rules 2026 require mandatory source segregation, identification and registration of bulk waste generators, and remediation of legacy waste.
District Collectors designated as single point authority for enforcement of SWM Rules 2026 at district level.
Identification of all legacy waste sites must be completed by 31 October.
Only twin-pit toilets should be sanctioned under individual household latrine construction during the current year.
The implementation of SWM Rules 2026 is being reviewed in an ongoing PIL before the Supreme Court.
Progress of both Missions may be reviewed in the Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation (PRAGATI) meeting.
In the 26th Central Zonal Council meeting held in Chhattisgarh on 19 May 2026, states were emphasized to focus on JJM 2.0.
