Ministry of Jal Shakti convened high-level review meeting with State of Maharashtra to assess progress of rural drinking water supply schemes, water resources, and irrigation infrastructure
Meeting chaired by Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil with Chief Minister of Maharashtra Shri Devendra Fadnavis and Deputy Chief Ministers Shri Eknath Shinde and Smt. Sunetra Pawar
Detailed reviews conducted regarding implementation status of major Central Government schemes including Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Jal Sanchay Se Jan Bhagidari and Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY)
Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari launched in September 2024 with efforts underway to reach more structures by end of May 2026
Considerable progress achieved in implementation of irrigation projects under Pradhan Mantri Krishi Sinchai Yojana (PMKSY) and Special Package for Maharashtra
Water quality testing and remedial action activities progressing smoothly up to 2024–25, but pace of testing slowed in some areas with increasing demand
In 13 districts, no District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) meetings held since December
IoT (Internet of Things)-based monitoring systems being introduced for real-time tracking of motor operations and system performance, with in-principal approval from Government of India
Multi-Village Schemes (MVS) taken up on priority to expand drinking water coverage across larger number of villages
Target-driven mandates outlined for District Magistrates, Collectors, and Zilla Parishad CEOs to mobilize local resources by converging VB-G RAM G and corporate CSR funds
Mandate to build scientific, community-driven rainwater harvesting and water recharge structures across all government buildings
Core objective of JSJB is to upgrade over-exploited water districts to semi-critical status using low-cost water conservation solutions
Strategy relies on "3Cs" framework: Community participation, low Cost, and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
JJM 2.0 focuses on structural reforms to guarantee permanent functionality of existing water schemes, transforming Gram Panchayats and Village Water and Sanitation Committees into independent micro-utilities
Immediate prioritization demanded for 100% coverage of public institutions and tribal habitations
Expansion of Third-Party Inspection Agency checks required
Fast-tracking needed for formal commissioning and handover of village schemes
