Archive · 1 Dec 2025
17,036 Complaints on Jal Mission
The Jal Shakti Ministry has received 17,036 complaints about problems with the Jal Jeevan Mission, which is a project to provide water to everyone.
These complaints are about money being used wrongly and poor work quality.
Most of the complaints came from Uttar Pradesh.
The government has taken action against some officials, contractors, and inspection agencies.
The mission was supposed to end in March 2024, but because of the good progress, it has been extended until December 2028 with more money.
The states and union territories were supposed to plan and finish water supply schemes during the mission period.
17,036 complaints received regarding financial irregularities and poor quality of works under Jal Jeevan Mission.
Action taken against 621 departmental officials, 969 contractors, and 153 Third Party Inspection Agencies.
Uttar Pradesh reported the highest number of complaints, constituting about 84% of the total.
Initial central outlay of Rs 2,08,652 crore has been almost utilized till 2024-25.
Jal Jeevan Mission extended till December 2028 with an enhanced total outlay.
- Who
- Jal Shakti Ministry and States/UTs
- What
- 17,036 complaints regarding financial irregularities and poor quality of works under Jal Jeevan Mission
- When
- Data reported till 2024-25, mission extended till December 2028
- Where
- Across 32 States/UTs, with Uttar Pradesh reporting the highest number of complaints
- Why
- To address financial irregularities and poor quality of works under the Jal Jeevan Mission
- Total Complaints
- 17,036
- Action Taken Against Officials
- 621
- Action Taken Against Contractors
- 969
- Action Taken Against TPIAs
- 153
- Complaints from Uttar Pradesh
- 14,264
- Initial Central Outlay
- Rs 2,08,652 crore
- Mission Extension
- Till December 2028