Uttar Pradesh Allocates Over ₹28,000 Crore for Rural Piped Water Supply
Har Ghar Nal: Adequate funds allocated for piped water in every rural household in UP
Hindustan Times
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The central and Uttar Pradesh governments have allocated over ₹28,000 crore for the Har Ghar Nal Yojana under the Jal Jeevan Mission, aiming to provide piped water to 2.62 crore rural households by December 2028. This initiative includes a focus on water quality testing and public participation in managing water supply.
- 01Total funding of over ₹28,000 crore allocated for rural water supply in Uttar Pradesh.
- 02The project aims to provide piped water to 2.62 crore rural households.
- 03Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 extends the project deadline to December 2028.
- 04Special focus on water quality testing and public involvement in water management.
- 05Progress will be reviewed by the Centre in 2027 to ensure targets are met.
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The central and Uttar Pradesh governments have committed a total of ₹28,425 crore for the Har Ghar Nal Yojana, part of the Jal Jeevan Mission, to ensure piped water supply to 2.62 crore rural households in Uttar Pradesh. The Centre has allocated ₹13,425 crore, while the state has provided ₹15,000 crore for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The project aims to enhance water quality testing, particularly in regions like Vindhya and Bundelkhand, where chemical testing is a priority. Public participation is emphasized, with Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) set to manage water infrastructure after completion. The deadline for the project has been extended to December 2028, with a progress review scheduled for 2027 to ensure targets are met. Currently, approximately 2.43 crore rural families have already received tap connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
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This initiative will significantly improve access to clean drinking water for rural families in Uttar Pradesh, enhancing public health and quality of life.
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