Over 10 Crore Rural Households Mobilised Under DAY-NRLM: Government

August 7, 2026 4:40 PM

Over 10 Crore Rural Households Mobilised Under DAY-NRLM: Government

An evaluation by NITI Aayog's Development Monitoring and Evaluation Office (DMEO) has found that the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana–National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM) has significantly improved rural household incomes, strengthened women's empowerment and expanded financial inclusion across the country. The evaluation, commissioned by the Government during the 2025-26 financial year, covered 2,206 rural households across 11 States and two Union Territories, spanning 36 districts and 21...

Over 15.51 crore rural households now have tap water, says govt

March 13, 2025 2:59 PM

Over 15.51 crore rural households now have tap water, says govt

Central government in partnership with States and Union Territories, is actively advancing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal, which aims to provide every rural household with access to safe drinking water through functional tap connections. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, said that the mission is designed to supply 55 litres of water per person per day while maintaining prescribed quality standards. “The government is committed to...