SchemesThursday, 12 March 2026·The Hindu
Cabinet extends Jal Jeevan Mission to December 2028 with ₹8.69 lakh crore outlay
The Union Cabinet approved JJM 2.0, shifting the mission to a utility-based service delivery model and targeting all rural households by December 2028.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the Union Cabinet approved Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, extending the mission to December 2028 with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore and a Central assistance of ₹3.59 lakh crore.
Key specifics
- JJM 2.0 extends the implementation period to December 2028.
- The total outlay is ₹8.69 lakh crore.
- Central Government assistance under the mission is ₹3.59 lakh crore.
- The target is tap water connections for all 19.36 crore rural households by December 2028.
- Tap water coverage rose from 17% in 2019 to over 81.61% as of the date in the source.
Exam lens
Government schemes, JJM 2.0, December 2028, ₹8.69 lakh crore, 19.36 crore households, 81.61% coverage — TNPSC may ask the launch year, target households, or current coverage level.