#Jal Jeevan Mission
Jakrem Residents Seek Relief from Two-Year Water Crisis
Jakrem residents struggle with a two-year water shortage. A new Rilang River supply project aims to fix failing infrastructure and pump issues.
Walrik Marak • 18 Oct 2026
Jakrem Residents Slam Failing Jal Jeevan Mission Water Scheme
Residents in Jakrem report dry taps and broken infrastructure, claiming the government's flagship Jal Jeevan Mission has failed to deliver drinking water.
Walrik Marak • 12 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Grapples With Record Monsoon Rainfall Shortfall
Meghalaya reports a 60 percent monsoon rainfall deficit, sparking urgent concerns over water security as natural springs dry up across the state.
Walrik Marak • 1 Oct 2026
Meghalaya Expands Tap Water Access to Non-Municipal Regions
PHE Minister Marcuise N Marak has launched a new initiative to bring household tap water to non-municipal areas across three major Meghalaya districts.
NEWire Desk • 27 Sep 2026
Brahmaputra Erosion Destroys Jal Jeevan Water Project in Assam
Rapid erosion of the Brahmaputra River has destroyed a government water project in Dhubri, leaving hundreds of villagers without clean drinking water.
Timungpi Terang • 24 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Pivots Water Mission to Focus on Reliable Supply
Meghalaya updates its Jal Jeevan Mission, shifting from installing new taps to ensuring rural residents get consistent, clean, and safe drinking water.
Walrik Marak • 16 Sep 2026
CAG Audit Exposes Massive Financial Irregularities in Nagaland Water Project
A CAG audit reveals Nagaland's Jal Jeevan Mission suffered from Rs 288 crore in procurement excess and widespread fictitious water connection records.
Kiyeto Swu • 4 Sep 2026
Meghalaya Leads India in Water Conservation Tech
Meghalaya officials report 82% rural tap water coverage and a pioneering ecosystem payment model to protect state water sources nationwide.
NEWire Desk • 2 Sep 2026
Tripura Reports 86 Percent Rural Water Coverage Amid Hilly Terrain Struggles
Tripura Chief Minister Manik Saha confirmed 86.52% rural piped water coverage. Officials are now targeting 100% completion in challenging hilly districts.
Nihar Jamatia • 27 Aug 2026
Nongpoh MLA Demands Answers on Delayed Water Project
Nongpoh MLA Mayralborn Syiem grilled the government over water project delays and contractor payments during the Meghalaya Assembly session.
Walrik Marak • 26 Aug 2026
Meghalaya Targets Data Gaps in Water Mission Rollout
Meghalaya officials are pushing for accurate water project reporting to close persistent data gaps in the state's Har Ghar Jal infrastructure program.
NEWire Desk • 19 Aug 2026
Phek Officials Push for Completion of Water Projects
Phek district officials met to review Jal Jeevan Mission progress, demanding faster work on household tap connections and sanitation targets.
Naro Jamir • 14 Aug 2026
Phek Official Demands Faster Completion of Water and Sanitation Projects
Phek Deputy Commissioner Rhosietho Nguori ordered departments to finish pending water and sanitation projects to meet government mission deadlines.
Kiyeto Swu • 13 Aug 2026
JJM Contractors Demand Payment for Long-Overdue Projects
Contractors in Meghalaya are demanding payment for Jal Jeevan Mission projects after years of waiting and unclear explanations from officials.
Walrik Marak • 11 Aug 2026
Tripura Launches First Rural Water Maintenance Policy
Tripura empowers village committees to manage local water supplies under a new policy to ensure faster repairs and reliable rural access.
Ayan Debbarma • 7 Aug 2026
Assam Leads Latest Jal Jeevan Mission Fund Distribution
Assam secured Rs 669.92 crore in the latest Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 release, as the Centre reimbursed states Rs 5,289 crore for rural water projects.
Timungpi Terang • 7 Aug 2026
Assam Leads Latest Jal Jeevan Mission Fund Distribution
Assam secured Rs 669.92 crore under the revamped Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, as the Centre disbursed funds to support rural drinking water projects nationwide.
Bibar Daimary • 7 Aug 2026
Centre Disburses Billions to Accelerate Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
Assam secured the top spot in the latest Jal Jeevan Mission funding round as the Centre reimbursed states for rural water projects.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Aug 2026
IIT Guwahati Launches E-Eye to Rapidly Detect Water Contaminants
IIT Guwahati researchers created E-Eye, a low-cost, portable device that instantly detects water toxicants and transmits data for real-time monitoring.
Timungpi Terang • 6 Aug 2026
Centre Earmarks Rs 336 Crore for Meghalaya Water Projects
The Centre allocated Rs 336.62 crore for Meghalaya's Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, aiming to settle contractor dues and accelerate rural water infrastructure.
Walrik Marak • 5 Aug 2026
