Shri C. R. Patil Launches 9th India International Water Week, India’s Flagship Global...
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Government of India press release: Shri C. R. Patil Launches 9th India International Water Week, India’s Flagship Global...
Key Facts
TypeAnnouncement
SourcePIB Bengaluru (Karnataka)
PublishedWednesday, 22 April 2026
Affected Population~900 million rural households, 190 million lacking safe water
Key Numbers
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year
14.5 crore rural tap connections delivered
SBM 2.0: Rs 1.4 lakh crore outlay
Key Authorities
Ministry of Jal ShaktiCPCBCGWB
Key Stakeholders
Rural HouseholdsUrban Water UtilitiesFarmers (Irrigation)
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