The President announced that rural tap water connections in India have increased from 17% to 82% since the launch of the Jal Jeevan Mission, emphasizing water's deep connection to the country's culture and livelihoods.

The meeting focuses, among other aspects, on the progress of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission, utilisation of allocated funds, and financial provision for the development of roads under the Panchayat Raj Department

Rural tap water connections rose from 17 to 82 per cent since launch of Jal Jeevan Mission: Prez

A Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report has revealed significant lapses in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Kerala, pointing out target shortfalls and geo-tagging errors.