Cabinet approves revamp and extension of Jal Jeevan Mission with Rs 8.69-lakh crore outlay

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the extension and restructuring of the Jal Jeevan Mission, expanding the programme’s timeline to December 2028 and raising its overall outlay to Rs 8.69 lakh crore as the government shifts focus from infrastructure creation to long-term service delivery and governance reforms in rural water supply.