Archive · 24 Jul 2025
Jal Jeevan Mission Guidelines Altered, Extension Considered, Says Minister
The government changed the rules for a water project (JJM) after states asked for more money.
The states needed extra funds because things like pipes and materials cost more due to problems like the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
These changes meant the project cost a lot more money than planned.
The government is now also thinking about keeping the project going until 2028 and spending even more money on it.
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) guidelines were amended in 2022 due to state requests for additional funds.
Amendments aimed to address increased raw material costs from the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Changes led to an increase of Rs 16,839 crore for 14,586 schemes.
The payment of tender premiums, previously prohibited, was allowed.
The government is considering extending JJM until 2028 with an enhanced outlay.
- Who
- Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna, states, and the government.
- What
- Changes to Jal Jeevan Mission guidelines and consideration of extension with increased outlay.
- When
- The guidelines were changed in June 2022, and extension is under consideration.
- Where
- India (Lok Sabha).
- Why
- Changes were made to support states facing higher costs due to the pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine crisis.
Concerns Over Rising Costs
Government Justification
Cost Escalation
Concerns Over Rising Costs
The changes in JJM guidelines led to a significant increase in costs.
Government Justification
The changes were necessary to support the states during the crisis.
- JJM Guidelines Change Date
- June 21, 2022
- Additional cost due to change
- Rs 16,839 crore
- Schemes Affected
- 14,586
- Original JJM Outlay
- Rs 3.60 lakh crore
- Approved water supply schemes
- 6.4 lakh
- Total Estimated Cost of Approved Schemes
- Rs 8.29 lakh crore