Jal Jeevan Mission Outlay Cut by 60% This Year

The Indian government is planning to reduce the budget for a program called the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) by 60% this year.

This program aims to provide clean tap water to all rural households in India.

The government had initially planned to spend Rs 67,000 crore, but now they will spend only Rs 17,000 crore.

The program was launched in 2019 and was supposed to be completed by 2024, but it has been extended to 2028.

The government is also investigating some problems with the program, like extra costs and poor quality work.

They have taken action against some officials and contractors involved in these issues.

The government is still waiting for approval to extend the program until 2028.