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Centre releases Rs 6,154.96 crore to states under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 in 2026-27

The Jal Shakti Ministry said on 6 August 2026 that the Centre has released Rs 6,154.96 crore to states in 2026-27 under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which runs till December 2028.

Summary

The Ministry of Jal Shakti said on 6 August 2026 that the Centre has released a total of Rs 6,154.96 crore to states in FY 2026-27 under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. This includes Rs 5,289.09 crore reimbursed as central share to 10 states and Rs 865.87 crore released through SNA SPARSH across 13 states. The Union Cabinet approved JJM 2.0 on 10 March 2026, extending the mission till December 2028 with a total outlay of Rs 8.69 lakh crore, including central assistance of Rs 3.59 lakh crore.

Key facts

Released (FY 2026-27)
Rs 6,154.96 crore
Break-up
Rs 5,289.09 cr reimbursed to 10 states; Rs 865.87 cr via SNA SPARSH to 13 states
JJM 2.0 approved
10 Mar 2026
Extended till
December 2028
Outlay
Rs 8.69 lakh crore (central Rs 3.59 lakh crore)

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1 Advanced

Till when has Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, approved by the Cabinet in March 2026, extended the mission?

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Correct answer: D — December 2028

JJM 2.0, approved on 10 March 2026, extends the mission till December 2028.

Q2 Advanced

What is the total outlay approved for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0?

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Correct answer: A — Rs 8.69 lakh crore

JJM 2.0 has a total outlay of Rs 8.69 lakh crore, of which central assistance is Rs 3.59 lakh crore.

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