Government to Scrutinise Jal Jeevan Mission Projects Over ₹100 Crore Due to Cost Escalation
The Centre will scrutinise all Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects costing over Rs 100 crore to address concerns about inflated costs in the first phase. This rationalisation exercise, announced by the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to ensure efficient use of funds before release to states. The JJM, which aims to provide 55 litres of potable water per person daily to every rural household via tap connections, had its deadline extended from 2024 to 2028, with an additional outlay of Rs 1.51 lakh crore. States were informed of this decision on March 14, following Cabinet approval of the mission extension.
Key Points
- The Union government will scrutinise Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects exceeding ₹100 crore to address concerns of cost escalation.
- The JJM aims to provide 55 litres of potable water per person daily to every rural household through tap connections.
- The mission's original completion deadline of 2024 has been extended to 2028.
- An additional outlay of ₹1.51 lakh crore has been approved for the extended period of the JJM.
Exam Facts
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects costing over Rs 100 crore will be scrutinised.
- The mission aims to provide at least 55 litres of potable water per day.
- The JJM deadline was extended from 2024 to 2028.
- An additional outlay of Rs 1.51 lakh crore was approved for the mission.
- The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry.
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