Meghalaya becomes 12th state to sign reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
On 27 March 2026 Meghalaya became the twelfth state to sign a reform-linked MoU with the Centre under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, approved by the Union Cabinet on 10 March 2026.
Summary
Meghalaya signed a reform-linked Memorandum of Understanding with the Union Government under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 on 27 March 2026, becoming the twelfth state to do so. JJM 2.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 10 March 2026 and focuses on sustainable, outcome-oriented rural drinking water service delivery rather than only pipeline infrastructure. The MoU was signed in the presence of Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil, MoS V. Somanna, and Meghalaya CM Conrad K. Sangma (virtually).
Key facts
- State
- Meghalaya – 12th state to sign
- Date
- 27 March 2026
- Mission
- Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 – approved by Union Cabinet on 10 March 2026
- Present
- C. R. Patil, V. Somanna; CM Conrad K. Sangma (virtual)
- Focus
- Sustainable rural drinking water service delivery
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which state became the twelfth to sign a reform-linked MoU under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 on 27 March 2026?
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Correct answer: B — Meghalaya
Meghalaya became the twelfth state to sign the reform-linked MoU under JJM 2.0.
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on:
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Correct answer: C — 10 March 2026
JJM 2.0 was approved by the Union Cabinet on 10 March 2026.