Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 operational guidelines released as Jal Mahotsav 2026 ends on World Water Day
On World Water Day, 22 March 2026, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation released the Operational Guidelines of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, which has been extended till December 2028, at the culmination of the 15-day Jal Mahotsav 2026.
Summary
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, released the Operational Guidelines of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 as Jal Mahotsav 2026 culminated alongside the 5th Sujal Gram Samvad on World Water Day. Jal Mahotsav was a 15-day nationwide campaign from 8 March (International Women's Day) to 22 March (World Water Day), marked by Jal Arpan of drinking water assets to Gram Panchayats. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil said that after the first phase built infrastructure rapidly, JJM 2.0, extended till December 2028, puts the focus on sustainability, functionality, service delivery, structural reforms and accountability. The Sujal Gram Samvad brought together communities from 5 villages of 5 states, and the campaign promoted 'Jal Sanchay se Jan Bhagidari'.
Key facts
- Released
- JJM 2.0 Operational Guidelines, 22 March 2026
- By
- Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti
- JJM extended till
- December 2028
- Jal Mahotsav 2026
- 15 days, 8 March to 22 March
- Sujal Gram Samvad
- 5th edition, 5 villages of 5 states
- Focus of JJM 2.0
- Sustainability, functionality, service delivery, accountability
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, whose operational guidelines were released on 22 March 2026, has been extended till:
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Correct answer: A — December 2028
The Cabinet approved extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028, with focus on sustainability and service delivery.
Jal Mahotsav 2026 was a 15-day campaign held between which two days?
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Correct answer: D — International Women's Day and World Water Day
Jal Mahotsav 2026 ran from 8 March (International Women's Day) to 22 March (World Water Day).
Consider the following about the release of JJM 2.0 guidelines on 22 March 2026: 1. The guidelines were released by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation. 2. The 5th Sujal Gram Samvad held alongside involved communities from 5 villages of 5 states. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The guidelines were released by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, so statement 1 is wrong; the 5th Sujal Gram Samvad involved 5 villages of 5 states.