Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil, has stated that the government's goal of "Water for Every Home" is becoming a powerful tool for transforming the lives of people across rural India. The Minister made this statement yesterday while virtually presiding over the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 with the states of Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Goa.
Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Patil highlighted that with the objective of "Water for Every Home, Water for Every Village," the Jal Jeevan Mission has emerged as a people-centric movement aimed at enhancing dignity, health, and empowerment in rural areas. He added that the provision of tap water supply has made daily life more convenient, and it has also freed women from the drudgery of fetching water, enabling them to access time and opportunities for self-development.
The Ministry of Jal Shakti stated that the reform-linked MoU is aimed at ensuring that every rural household has access to drinking water supply in adequate quantity and of prescribed quality on a regular basis. It also aims to bring structural reforms for the sustainable operation and maintenance of rural water supply systems, enhancing the living standards of rural communities and contributing to long-term water security.
