Ministry of Jal Shakti

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...

September 2, 2026 10:20 PM

PM Modi Calls for AI-Driven Water Data Governance at National Departmental Summit on Water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday called for the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to strengthen water data governance and improve the collection, analysis and utilisation of water-sector data, as he chaired the valedictory session of the two-day National Departmental Summit on Water organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Emphasising the need for robust and integrated water data management, the Prime Minister suggested bringing water-sector data together and systematically managing,...

September 1, 2026 7:34 PM

PM Modi to address Jal Shakti Departmental Summit on Wednesday, focus on water infrastructure and rural drinking water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will participate in the valedictory session of the Departmental Summit of the Ministry of Jal Shakti on September 2, at Sushma Swaraj Bhawan, New Delhi. He will also address the gathering on the occasion. The two-day Departmental Summit, being held on September 1-2, is the first in a series of Departmental Summits envisioned by the Prime Minister to strengthen the spirit of Team India, deepen cooperative federalism and foster collective ownership of national priorit...

July 25, 2026 4:01 PM

Nandyal boosts water storage capacity under Catch the Rain Campaign with over 2,100 conservation works

Nandyal district in Andhra Pradesh has significantly strengthened its water conservation infrastructure under the ongoing Catch the Rain Campaign, implementing more than 2,100 water conservation works and restoring thousands of rainwater harvesting structures to improve water security and groundwater recharge. The campaign, being conducted from July 4 to August 4, 2026, follows the theme "Catch the Rain, Where it Falls, When it Falls" and focuses on conserving rainwater through the restoration ...

April 9, 2026 5:05 PM

Community-led rainwater conservation revives villages in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district

A cluster of villages in Andhra Pradesh’s Prakasam district has emerged as a model for water resilience, with community-driven rainwater conservation efforts transforming local livelihoods under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari campaign. Villages such as Murugummi, Marella and Thangella, once grappling with acute water shortages, have reported significant improvements in groundwater levels, agricultural productivity and overall socio-economic conditions following sustained conservation initiativ...

March 27, 2026 4:59 PM

Meghalaya signs reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, becomes 12th state to join framework

Meghalaya has become the 12th state to sign a reform-linked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Union government under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, marking a significant step towards sustainable and service-oriented rural water supply. The agreement formalises the state’s entry into the new reform-driven framework of the mission, which was approved by the Union Cabinet earlier this month. Centre-State Partnership for Water Security The MoU was signed in the presence of Union Jal Shakti Mi...

March 13, 2026 5:05 PM

Community participation drives rural drinking water success under Jal Jeevan Mission

Community participation by panchayat leaders, frontline workers, volunteers and technical staff is playing a crucial role in sustaining rural drinking water systems under the Jal Jeevan Mission, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Launched in August 2019, the mission aims to provide every rural household with safe and adequate drinking water through a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC). At the start of the programme, only 3.23 crore rural households had tap water connections. As of...

March 9, 2026 1:14 PM

Rural Local Bodies in Assam Receive Over ₹299 Crore Under Fifteenth Finance Commission Grants

Rural local bodies across Assam have received over ₹299 crore under the Fifteenth Finance Commission grants for the financial year 2025–26, Ministry of Panchayati Raj said in a statement. The assistance includes ₹256.60 crore as the second instalment of untied grants for FY 2025–26. The funds will benefit 27 District Panchayats, 182 Block Panchayats, and 2,192 Gram Panchayats across the state, enabling these local institutions to address development priorities and local needs more eff...

April 8, 2025 1:14 PM

Union Minister C R Patil inaugurates Symposium on Dam Safety Act, 2021; highlights NDSA’s role in integrated dam safety management

Union Minister C R Patil on Monday inaugurated the symposium on “Dam Safety Act, 2021: Towards Integrated Dam Safety Management” organized by the National Dam Safety Authority (NDSA) under the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR, RD & GR), Ministry of Jal Shakti. The event was held at the SCOPE Convention Centre in New Delhi in the presence of the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Dr. Raj Bhushan Choudhary. In his inaugural address, Union Mini...

September 17, 2024 5:43 PM

President Murmu inaugurates 8th India Water Week

The 8th India Water Week kicked off on Tuesday in the capital, with President Droupadi Murmu inaugurating the event that underscores India's commitment to addressing critical water challenges through inclusive development and international partnerships. The week-long conference, organized by the Ministry of Jal Shakti under the theme "Partnerships and Cooperation for Inclusive Water Development and Management," brings together diverse stakeholders to discuss and develop sustainable water manage...