Read or download the official PDF of this gazette notification issued by the Ministry of Jal Shakti on 6th August 2026. Classified under Press Release.
Executive Summary
The Government of India has released ₹6,154.96 crore to various states in FY 2026-27 to accelerate the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, which is extended until December 2028. The mission operates with a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore to ensure sustainable and safe drinking water for all rural households through enhanced digital governance and community ownership. Key action items include upcoming state-specific review meetings with Members of Parliament scheduled between August 6 and August 12, 2026.
Key Points / Main Content
Financial Provisions and Fund Release
A total of ₹5,289.09 crore has been reimbursed as the Central share to 10 States to recognize their independent efforts in maintaining momentum during the transition to JJM 2.0.
₹865.87 crore has been released to 13 States specifically through the SNA SPARSH platform during FY 2026-27.
Uttar Pradesh received the largest reimbursement (₹2,711.52 crore), while Assam received the highest allocation via SNA SPARSH (₹669.92 crore).
Mission Strategy and Reforms
Assured Service Delivery: Shift in focus from mere infrastructure creation to reliable, GP-led operation and maintenance (O&M) of water systems.
SNA SPARSH Platform: A major reform introduced for scheme-based payment and release, enabling real-time expenditure tracking, monitoring, and improved auditability.
Sustainability Focus: Enhanced emphasis on source sustainability, water quality surveillance, and long-term water security.
Digital and Administrative Initiatives
Jal Arpan: The formal process of handing over completed water schemes to Gram Panchayats and Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSCs).
Sujalam Bharat IDs: The creation of unique identification for all drinking water assets.
Geo-tagging: Integration of rural water supply infrastructure mapping on the PM Gati Shakti platform.
Jal Seva Aankalan: Implementation of community-led assessments to monitor service delivery.
Impact Analysis
State GovernmentsImpact
State governments are receiving significant financial support and reimbursements to achieve universal drinking water coverage and maintain project momentum.
Action Required
States must adopt the SNA SPARSH platform for scheme-level fund releases and ensure all infrastructure is geo-tagged and mapped on the PM Gati Shakti platform.
Gram Panchayats and VWSCsImpact
These local bodies are empowered through the "Jal Arpan" initiative to take formal ownership and responsibility for the operation and maintenance of completed water schemes.
Action Required
Local bodies must lead community assessments through "Jal Seva Aankalan" and manage the long-term sustainability of the assets handed over to them.
Members of Parliament (MPs)Impact
MPs are being integrated into the planning and monitoring process through state-specific interaction meetings to resolve constituency-level implementation issues.
Action Required
MPs from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Maharashtra must participate in scheduled interaction meetings between August 6 and August 12, 2026, to provide feedback on mission progress.
Key Entities Referenced
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: An extended national mission approved until December 2028 with a focus on providing reliable and safe drinking water to every rural household.
SNA SPARSH: A digital platform for scheme-based fund release and real-time monitoring, facilitating transparent payments for individual water supply projects.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The primary central ministry overseeing the implementation, fund reimbursement, and state-level coordination of the mission.
Jal Arpan: A reform initiative involving the formal handover of completed water schemes to Gram Panchayats and Village Water & Sanitation Committees.
PM Gati Shakti: The national master plan platform utilized for the geo-tagging and digital mapping of rural water supply infrastructure.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 Gains further Momentum:
Centre releases a total of ₹6,154.96 crore fund to States in F.Y
2026-27
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, holds State-
specific interaction meetings with respective State MPs
प्रव तथ: 06 AUG 2026 4:33PM by PIB Delhi
In a major boost to maintain implementation momentum of the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Government of
India has reimbursed ₹5,289.09 crore as Central share to 10 States and has released ₹865.87 crore
through SNA SPARSH across 13 States during this Financial Year 2026-27.
The Union Cabinet, chaired by Hon'ble Prime Minister, approved Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 10th
March 2026, extending the Mission till December 2028 with an enhanced focus on ensuring reliable,
adequate and safe drinking water services for every rural household. The Mission has been approved with
a total outlay of ₹8.69 lakh crore, including Central assistance of ₹3.59 lakh crore, to support States
and UTs in achieving universal and sustainable drinking water coverage.
To ensure that progress under the Mission remained uninterrupted, during the transition period, from
the completion of the earlier JJM 1.0 Mission to the approval of JJM 2.0, several States continued
implementation of approved rural water supply schemes using their own financial resources. Recognizing
these efforts and to maintain implementation momentum, the Government of India has reimbursed
₹5,289.09 crore as Central share to 10 States in the FY 2026-27. The details of which are as given below:
State-wise Central Fund Reimbursement Released
Sl No State Amount (₹ Crore)
1 Uttar Pradesh 2,711.52
2 Odisha 221.443 Karnataka 795.74
4 Rajasthan 537.72
5 Chhattisgarh 149.50
6 Andhra Pradesh 23.25
7 Madhya Pradesh 14.10
8 Tamil Nadu 96.52
9 Maharashtra 594.44
10 Kerala 144.66
Total 5,289.09
It may be noted that, JJM 2.0 marks a shift from infrastructure creation to assured service delivery
through strengthened GP-led operation and maintenance (O&M) of water supply systems, source
sustainability, water quality surveillance, community ownership and digital governance. A major reform
introduced under JJM 2.0 is the Scheme-based Payment and Release through SNA SPARSH platform
that enables scheme-level fund release, expenditure tracking and real-time monitoring of financial
progress. SNA SPARSH facilitates payments linked to individual water supply schemes, thereby
improving accountability, transparency, auditability and efficiency in utilisation of public funds.
Additionally, as on date, during this F.Y 2026-27 a total of ₹865.87 crore has been released through SNA
SPARSH across 13 States. The details of which are as given below:
State-wise Central Fund Released Through SNA SPARSH under JJM 2.0
Sl.No State Amount (₹ Crore)
1 Assam 669.92
2 Tripura 5.98
3 Himachal Pradesh 2.02
4 West Bengal 30.45
5 Uttar Pradesh 90.98
6 Odisha 0.517 Karnataka 47.30
8 Rajasthan 3.88
9 Chhattisgarh 3.88
10 Andhra Pradesh 10.58
11 Punjab 0.01
12 Jharkhand 0.35
13 Tamil Nadu 0.01
Total 865.87
The Government of India is accelerating the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, with a
renewed focus on sustainable service delivery, digital governance, community ownership and long-term
water security for rural households across the country. Under JJM 2.0, several transformative reforms are
being introduced, including:
Jal Arpan, the formal handover of completed schemes to Gram Panchayats and Village Water &
Sanitation Committees (VWSCs);
Creation of unique Sujalam Bharat IDs for drinking water assets;
Geo-tagging and digital mapping of rural water supply infrastructure on the PM Gati Shakti
platform;
Community-led assessment through Jal Seva Aankalan;
Strengthened focus on long-term sustainability and service delivery.
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, is holding interaction meetings with Hon'ble Members of
Parliament (Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha) from states as part of the Ministry’s continued efforts to
strengthen field-level implementation and facilitate resolution of constituency-specific issues. So far, the
minister has already held interaction meetings with Members of Parliaments of four states, Chhattisgarh,
Gujarat, Odisha and West Bengal on 27 July, 29 July, 30 July and 5 August 2026, respectively. Further the
next round of interactions is scheduled with Members of Parliament from Haryana (6 August 2026), Uttar
Pradesh (10 August 2026), Madhya Pradesh (11 August 2026) and Maharashtra (12 August 2026).
These interactions aim to review the progress of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, deliberate on region-specific
issues pertaining to rural drinking water supply and obtain valuable feedback from Hon'ble Members of
Parliament for further strengthening the planning, implementation, monitoring and long-term
sustainability of the Mission.
The Government of India remains committed to working in partnership with States and UTs. The focus
of JJM 2.0 is not only to provide tap water connections, but to ensure that every rural household continues
to receive safe, adequate and reliable drinking water services for generations to come.
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