Jal Jeevan Mission Extended to 2028, Outlay Jumps to ₹8.7 Lakh Crore; Focus Shifts to Service Delivery

• Jal Jeevan Mission extended until December 2028 with its total outlay increased to ₹8.7 lakh crore.
• The program is restructured to shift focus from infrastructure creation to sustainable service delivery.
• Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the Cabinet's approval for the revised framework.
• A new national digital framework, “Sujalam Bharat,” will be introduced for digital mapping of the water supply chain.
• Greater emphasis will be placed on local governance, Gram Panchayats, and community institutions for operation and maintenance.