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India's water initiatives highlighted at UN rights council side event

At a UN Human Rights Council gathering, India highlighted its efforts to address water scarcity through initiatives such as the Jal Jeevan Mission and Namami Gange. Discussions focused on the links between water scarcity, human rights and sustainable development. Experts stressed the importance of transparency and data sharing, while calling…

The Economic Times · Sep 14

Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government document

India has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected millions of homes, while the Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed sanitation. Over 5 lakh villages are now ODF Plus. These initiatives are improving health and education outcomes across the rural…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

1 in 4 tap water samples fail tests. 3 in 4 households drink it untreated

One in four water samples collected from India’s household tap connections did not meet microbiological standards, according to a 2024 assessment of the Jal Jeevan Mission. While 76 percent of samples passed laboratory tests, 24 percent did not, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s national report.

Newslaundry · Feb 23

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8 schemes, 10 years, poor show: A ‘bahikhata’ of the big budget headlines

From schemes focussed on women empowerment to increased water availability, each year, the corporate media churns out many big headlines from the union finance minister’s budget speech. But few manage to focus on how previous budget announcements have fared.

Newslaundry · Aug 10, 2024

Gender budget gets 19% more, but health, nutrition remain underfunded

This year, the Union government allocated Rs 3.27 lakh crore or 6.8 percent of total expenditure under the gender budget, which includes schemes for the welfare of women. This represents a 19 percent increase compared to the revised estimate for 2023-24 and is also 5 percent higher than the interim budget for…

Newslaundry · Jul 29, 2024

Significant coverage but quality issues: Did Modi succeed in providing safe water to rural India?

India is home to 18 percent of the world’s population but owns only four percent of the world’s total freshwater. As such, India is one of the most water-stressed countries in the world, even as it’s plagued by scorching summers, regular droughts and frequent floods.

Newslaundry · May 20, 2024

Residents of villages on banks of Tunga river in Karnataka oppose multi-crore water supply scheme

Local villagers are opposed to the project, which they allege was designed only to benefit contractors and the politicians who got the project sanctioned by the BJP government at the Centre.

The Hindu · Mar 13, 2024

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ED conducts raids in Rajasthan to probe 'Jal Jeevan Mission' irregularities

ED conducts multi-city searches in Rajasthan over alleged irregularities in Centre's 'Jal Jeevan Mission'. Searches conducted under PMLA; documents, gadgets recovered. BJP MP alleged ₹20,000 crore scam in scheme implementation. 'Jal Jeevan Mission' aims to provide safe drinking water through household tap connections.

The Hindu · Sep 1, 2023

CM orders State-level probe into health issues due to water contamination

Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Monday directed Chief Secretary Vandita Sharma to conduct an investigation into cases of death and health issues caused by consumption of contaminated water across the State.

The Hindu · Jun 12, 2023

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