Archive · 21 Jun 2025
Himachal Pradesh Seeks Pending Jal Jeevan Mission Funds
The Himachal Pradesh government is trying to get money from the central government for a water project called Jal Jeevan Mission.
They are owed 1,200 crore rupees that they haven't received yet.
The state's Deputy Chief Minister said they will talk to the central government about this.
In the past year, they were supposed to get a lot of money, but they only got a small part of it.
The Deputy CM also told officials to make sure they finish all the water projects on time and to listen to people's complaints.
They want to make sure everyone has water and that there are no problems with the projects.
Himachal Pradesh government to seek Rs 1,200 crore in pending funds under Jal Jeevan Mission from the Centre.
Deputy CM Mukesh Agnihotri announced the decision after a review meeting of the Jal Shakti Department.
The state received only Rs 137 crore out of Rs 920 crore sanctioned for the financial year 2024-25, leaving Rs 783 crore pending.
The Centre sanctioned Rs 6,300 crore under JJM but released only Rs 5,100 crore.
Agnihotri instructed officials to prioritize pending works and address public grievances.
- Who
- Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri.
- What
- Himachal Pradesh government seeking pending funds under Jal Jeevan Mission from Centre.
- When
- Announced on Saturday, June 21.
- Where
- Himachal Pradesh, India.
- Why
- To ensure effective management of water resources and uninterrupted water supply.
- Pending Funds to be Claimed
- Rs 1,200 crore
- Mission
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
- Deputy CM
- Mukesh Agnihotri
- Department
- Jal Shakti Department
- Sanctioned Amount (JJM)
- Rs 6,300 crore
- Amount Released (JJM)
- Rs 5,100 crore
- Funds Pending (FY24-25)
- Rs 783 crore