JJM 2.0: Tap water coverage crosses 82% in rural India, says govt

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 has achieved tap water coverage for 15.89 crore rural households, crossing 82% in India.

Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil informed the Lok Sabha of this milestone.

The mission's outlay has been enhanced to Rs 8.69 lakh crore and extended to December 2028.