2,870 Water Quality Labs Operational Across India Under Jal Jeevan Mission

• Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil announced 2,870 water quality testing labs are functioning nationwide as of February 2026.
• These labs ensure safe drinking water for rural households under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
• Central Ground Water Board and state governments regularly analyze groundwater for contaminants like fluoride and heavy metals.
• BIS:10500 standards are adopted for water quality, and an online JJM-WQMIS portal monitors testing.
• 24.80 lakh women trained for water quality testing, with 8 lakh actively updating reports on WQMIS portal.