Union Minister Patil Lauds CM’s Push As AP Signs JJM 2.0 Pact
24 March 2026 6:01 PM IST24 March 2026 6:01 PM IST
AP Signs MoU For Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
The Chief Minister stated that the state is prioritizing the operation and maintenance of rural drinking water supply systems, recalling that a comprehensive policy in this regard was introduced in September 2025. — DC Image
VIJAYAWADA: Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday reaffirmed the state’s commitment to an uninterrupted supply of safe drinking water to every rural household under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. He set an ambitious target of achieving universal tap connections by 2028.
Union Jal Shakti minister C.R. Patil commended the proactive efforts of Naidu in securing an extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission through representations to Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
The Andhra Pradesh government formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jal Shakti Ministry for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which would provide safe and uninterrupted drinking water to every rural household by 2028.
Officials from both governments signed the agreement at the Jal Shakti ministry in New Delhi. The MoU aims to strengthen infrastructure and ensure efficient maintenance systems under the supervision of local bodies. The state has set December 2028 as the deadline to realise the “Har Ghar Jal” goal.
Participating in the event in online mode from Amaravati, the Chief Minister said the government was working with a clear focus on ensuring “Har Ghar Jal” — safe drinking water for every home. He noted that a comprehensive policy for the operation and maintenance of rural water supply systems had been unveiled in September 2025.
Recalling the reforms he had initiated earlier, the CM noted that a comprehensive policy for the upkeep of drinking water systems was introduced in September last. The responsibility for maintenance has been decentralised and entrusted to local gram panchayats to ensure efficiency and accountability. He said deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan was closely monitoring the mission’s implementation.
Expressing gratitude to the PM for extending the mission timeline, Naidu urged the Centre to extend support for the timely completion of the Polavaram Project ahead of the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams.
Highlighting the national-level progress under the scheme, Patil said tap water connections have been provided to 16 crore households in the first phase, while nearly 3 crore households remain to be covered. He suggested that DWACRA women’s groups in Andhra Pradesh could be engaged in water quality testing, which would also contribute to women’s empowerment.
The Union minister further observed that the mission has significantly reduced the burden of fetching water for nearly 9 crore women across the country.
Senior officials, including Jal Shakti secretary Ashok Meena and Panchayati Raj principal secretary SS Rawat, were present. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, joined the event from Amaravati.
The Andhra Pradesh government formally entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Jal Shakti Ministry for implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which would provide safe and uninterrupted drinking water to every rural household by 2028.
Officials from both governments signed the agreement at the Jal Shakti ministry in New Delhi. The MoU aims to strengthen infrastructure and ensure efficient maintenance systems under the supervision of local bodies. The state has set December 2028 as the deadline to realise the “Har Ghar Jal” goal.
Participating in the event in online mode from Amaravati, the Chief Minister said the government was working with a clear focus on ensuring “Har Ghar Jal” — safe drinking water for every home. He noted that a comprehensive policy for the operation and maintenance of rural water supply systems had been unveiled in September 2025.
Recalling the reforms he had initiated earlier, the CM noted that a comprehensive policy for the upkeep of drinking water systems was introduced in September last. The responsibility for maintenance has been decentralised and entrusted to local gram panchayats to ensure efficiency and accountability. He said deputy chief minister Pawan Kalyan was closely monitoring the mission’s implementation.
Expressing gratitude to the PM for extending the mission timeline, Naidu urged the Centre to extend support for the timely completion of the Polavaram Project ahead of the upcoming Godavari Pushkarams.
Highlighting the national-level progress under the scheme, Patil said tap water connections have been provided to 16 crore households in the first phase, while nearly 3 crore households remain to be covered. He suggested that DWACRA women’s groups in Andhra Pradesh could be engaged in water quality testing, which would also contribute to women’s empowerment.
The Union minister further observed that the mission has significantly reduced the burden of fetching water for nearly 9 crore women across the country.
Senior officials, including Jal Shakti secretary Ashok Meena and Panchayati Raj principal secretary SS Rawat, were present. Deputy Chief Minister Pawan Kalyan, joined the event from Amaravati.
( Source : Deccan Chronicle )
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