Archive · 12 Sep 2026
Eshwar Khandre Warns Contractors Over Delayed Jal Jeevan Works
Minister Eshwar B Khandre is unhappy that some drinking-water projects are late.
These projects are part of the Jal Jeevan Mission.
The work includes water schemes for one village and for several villages together.
Some contractors missed the deadlines they were given.
Khandre told officials to take strict action against contractors who are responsible.
He also said the projects must follow the Union government’s standards.
Following the rules is important because mistakes could cost the State more money.
About ₹67,000 crore is being spent on these water projects.
Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B Khandre ordered action against contractors delaying Jal Jeevan Mission projects.
The delays involve single-village and multi-village drinking water schemes whose deadlines have expired.
Khandre issued the direction during a review meeting at the department’s commissionerate in Bengaluru.
He said projects must follow standards prescribed by the Union government to avoid extra financial pressure on the State.
Around ₹67,000 crore is being spent on single-village and multi-village drinking water schemes.
- Who
- Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister Eshwar B Khandre, department officials, and contractors working on Jal Jeevan Mission projects.
- What
- The minister directed officials to take stringent action against contractors who failed to complete drinking-water works by their deadlines.
- When
- During a review meeting; the articles do not provide a date.
- Where
- The review meeting was held at the department’s commissionerate in Bengaluru.
- Why
- To address delays and ensure projects meet Union government standards without creating an additional financial burden for the State.
- Scheme
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
- Minister
- Eshwar B Khandre, Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Minister
- Delayed work
- Single-village and multi-village drinking water projects
- Estimated spending
- Around ₹67,000 crore
- Meeting location
- The department’s commissionerate in Bengaluru
- Required action
- Officials were directed to take stringent action against erring contractors
- Standards
- Projects must follow standards prescribed by the Union government