Archive · 29 Jul 2026
Bengal ministers allege lapses in Jal Jeevan Mission
Two ministers in Bengal have accused the previous government of not doing a good job with the Jal Jeevan Mission, which is a plan to bring drinking water to homes.
They say less than 15% of the work was done, and important files about flood control have gone missing.
The previous government's MLA says the current ministers should check where the files are supposed to be kept before making accusations.
The ministers want the remaining work to be finished by December and have promised to pay contractors who haven't been paid yet.
Bengal ministers allege less than 15% of the Jal Jeevan Mission was completed under the previous government.
Important files related to flood and river erosion control projects have gone missing.
Contractors in Malda are awaiting payments totaling nearly ₹800 crore.
The current government aims to complete most projects by December.
Trinamool Congress MLA Sabina Yeasmin rejects the allegations, calling for verification before making accusations.
- Who
- Bengal ministers Bhaskar Bhattacharya and Joyel Murmu, Trinamool Congress MLA Sabina Yeasmin
- What
- Allegations of lapses in the Jal Jeevan Mission and missing files related to flood and river erosion control projects
- When
- Tuesday (specific date not mentioned)
- Where
- Malda district collectorate, Bengal
- Why
- To review the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission and address allegations of corruption and negligence
Current Government's Allegations
Trinamool Congress Defense
Implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission
Current Government's Allegations
Less than 15% of the Jal Jeevan Mission was completed under the previous government, with poor execution and possible financial irregularities.
Trinamool Congress Defense
The current MoS should verify the location of the files before making baseless accusations.
Missing Files
Current Government's Allegations
Important files relating to flood and river erosion control projects have gone missing from the state irrigation department during the Trinamool regime.
Trinamool Congress Defense
The current MoS has been in office for only about two months and should verify the official location of the files before making accusations.
- Jal Jeevan Mission Completion Rate
- Less than 15% in Bengal, around 70% in other states
- Pending Payments to Contractors
- ₹800 crore
- Missing Files
- Flood and river erosion control projects
- Review Meeting Location
- Malda district collectorate
- Target Completion Date
- December