Reform-linked JJM 2.0 MoUs signed with Gujarat, Haryana, Chhattisgarh, Himachal Pradesh and Goa
On 20 March 2026 the Centre signed reform-linked MoUs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 with Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa, following Union Cabinet approval of JJM 2.0 on 10 March 2026.
Summary
Reform-linked Memoranda of Understanding under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 were signed with Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa in separate video-conference meetings attended virtually by Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil, after the Union Cabinet approved JJM 2.0 on 10 March 2026. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini joined their states' signings virtually; the MoUs were signed for the Centre by the Joint Secretary (Water), Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. The MoUs aim at accountable, community-driven rural drinking water service delivery.
Key facts
- Date
- 20 March 2026
- States
- Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Goa
- Type
- Reform-linked MoUs under JJM 2.0
- JJM 2.0 approved
- Union Cabinet, 10 March 2026
- Presence
- Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil (virtually)
- Centre signatory
- Joint Secretary (Water), DDWS
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which of the following states was NOT among those that signed reform-linked JJM 2.0 MoUs on 20 March 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Rajasthan
The MoUs were signed with Gujarat, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Goa; Rajasthan was not among them.
On which date did the Union Cabinet approve Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0?
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Correct answer: B — 10 March 2026
The Union Cabinet approved JJM 2.0 on 10 March 2026; state MoUs followed on 20 March and guidelines were released on 22 March.