Gujarat, Centre sign MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0

Why in news

Gujarat and the Centre signed an MoU to implement Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to expand and sustain rural drinking water supply systems by 2028.

Background

The MoU was signed between Gujarat CM Bhupendra Patel and Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil. It focuses on strengthening, regularizing, and sustaining water supply systems in rural areas through village-level management.

Facts for Prelims

• SchemeJal Jeevan Mission 2.0: A central initiative for rural drinking water supply infrastructure.
• FactThe MoU targets the completion and sustainability of water supply schemes by 2028.
• BodyDepartment of Drinking Water and Sanitation: The nodal department for the Jal Jeevan Mission.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the importance of village-level management and sustainability in achieving the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission in rural India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

• Operational bottleneck: Transitioning from infrastructure creation to long-term maintenance of rural water systems
• Governance model: Decentralized village-level management vs. centralized monitoring and transparency protocols

Keywords: Decentralized governance · Rural infrastructure · Water security · Sustainability · Public-Private Partnership

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