The government is planning to invest over one lakh crore rupees this fiscal year to ensure tap water supply to every rural household in the country.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''Ministry of Jal Shakti has informed that this kind of investment is likely to continue over three years to achieve the target.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''Ministry has also informed that the rigorous joint review exercise to finalize the annual action plans is all set to begin from tommorrow.&nbsp;<br />''<br />''The action plan is prepared by the States and Union territories with an objective to provide 100 per cent households with tap water connections to achieve drinking water security.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Since the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019, over seven crore 30 lakh rural households are getting potable water through taps.</span><br />
News On AIR | April 8, 2021 5:23 PM
Govt to invest Rs. over one lakh crore this fiscal year to ensure tap water supply to every rural household