SchemesMonday, 23 March 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/23-march-2026-daily-current-affairs
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 guidelines released on World Water Day with extension till December 2028
Union Minister C.R. Patil released the operational guidelines for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 22 March 2026.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 22 March 2026, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil released the Operational Guidelines for Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 during the 15-day Jal Mahotsav 2026, after the mission was extended to December 2028.
Key specifics
- JJM 2.0 shifts from infrastructure creation to assured service delivery and water quality.
- Nine states have already signed reform-linked MoUs for rural water governance.
- The mission mandates rainwater harvesting, greywater management and aquifer recharge for source sustainability.
- User charges of ₹40 to ₹100 per month are encouraged for local operation and maintenance.
- Artificial Intelligence will be used for water safety and digital monitoring to predict contamination outbreaks.
Exam lens
Government scheme question, JJM 2.0, 22 March 2026, December 2028, 9 states, ₹40-₹100 user charges; TNPSC may ask the minister, the new focus and the extension period.