SchemesMonday, 9 March 2026·The Hindu
Jal Mahotsav 2026 begins on 8 March to 22 March under Jal Jeevan Mission with focus on women and village water governance
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation will run Jal Mahotsav 2026 from 8 to 22 March 2026 to strengthen rural drinking water governance under JJM.
Key highlights
Direct fact
From 8 March 2026 to 22 March 2026, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti will organise Jal Mahotsav 2026 in New Delhi to promote Jan Bhagidari and rural drinking water governance under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Key specifics
- Campaign period: 8 March 2026 to 22 March 2026.
- Department: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS).
- Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- Mission link: Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
- Venue and chief guest: Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi; President of India.
Exam lens
Scheme and governance question, 8–22 March 2026, DDWS, Jal Shakti, JJM, Vigyan Bhawan — TNPSC may ask the campaign’s purpose, venue and water-governance components.