Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel oversaw the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the State government and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Union government for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil and Minister of State for Water Supply Ishwarsinh Patel attended the programme through video conference.
The agreement seeks to expand and manage drinking water supply systems in rural areas of the State. It outlines measures for implementation, monitoring and transparency under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
Speaking on the occasion, the Chief Minister said the State government will continue efforts to ensure drinking water supply in rural areas, including remote regions. He said the agreement would support management of water supply systems and implementation of schemes.
Jal Jeevan Mission was launched on August 15, 2019, with the objective of providing tap water connections to all rural households under the “Har Ghar Jal” programme. Gujarat reported achieving the target in October 2022.
