Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation

September 16, 2026 9:59 AM

States, UTs Advised to Begin Geo-Tagging of Rural Water Sources, Post-Monsoon Testing from October 2

States and Union Territories have been advised to commence geo-tagging of rural water supply sources and post-monsoon testing of water supply sources from October 2, while also organising ‘Jal Arpan’ activities across the maximum possible number of Gram Panchayats on the same day. The directions were issued at the 12th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad organised by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Tuesday through video conferencing to rev...

August 11, 2026 8:58 PM

Four districts showcase best practices to strengthen rural drinking water supply under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Tuesday organised the 11th edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad, bringing together senior officials and district authorities to review the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 and share innovative practices for ensuring sustainable rural drinking water services. The virtual meeting was chaired by DDWS Secretary Ashok K.K. Meena, with Additional Secretary and Mission Director, National Jal...

October 14, 2025 10:39 PM

District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad launched to strengthen local water governance and sustainability under Jal Jeevan Mission

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Tuesday convened the first District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad - a national dialogue aimed at strengthening district-led governance, promoting innovation, and enhancing sustainability under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The event comes at a crucial juncture as the Mission has achieved a significant milestone of providing tap water access to over 15.71 crore (81.17%) rural households across India. The virtual eve...