Jal Jeevan Mission Audit Reveals 26% Non-Functional Village Water Supplies as Government Imposes Penalties

Nov 27, 2025 10:53 pm CST

A nationwide audit of India's Jal Jeevan Mission has revealed significant challenges, with 26% of village water supplies completely non-functional despite 81.34% official coverage. Government actions include Rs 129.27 crore in penalties across seven states, frozen funding, and 531 officials penalized as the mission's deadline extends to 2028 amid concerns about sustainability and implementation.