DDWS holds 9th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad on Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
On 16 June 2026, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation held the 9th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad by video conference to speed up Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.
Summary
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the 9th edition of the District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad by video conference on 16 June 2026, chaired by DDWS Secretary Ashok K.K. Meena, to accelerate Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 and share best practices. Meena said JJM 2.0 has moved beyond building infrastructure to reliable service delivery, sustainability and community ownership of rural water supply. Priorities for districts include monthly District Water and Sanitation Mission meetings and the annual Jal Seva Aankalan.
Key facts
- Edition
- 9th District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad
- Date and mode
- 16 June 2026, video conference
- Chair
- Ashok K.K. Meena, Secretary, DDWS
- JJM 2.0 focus
- Service delivery, sustainability, community ownership
- District priorities
- Monthly DWSM meetings; annual Jal Seva Aankalan
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The District Collectors' Peyjal Samvad, whose 9th edition was held on 16 June 2026, is organised by which department?
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Correct answer: A — Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the 9th Peyjal Samvad.
Consider the following statements about Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, as described at the 9th Peyjal Samvad: 1. Its focus has moved beyond infrastructure creation to reliable service delivery, sustainability and community ownership. 2. Districts are expected to hold District Water and Sanitation Mission meetings only once a year. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct. Statement 2 is wrong: the Secretary stressed holding DWSM meetings every month.