Ministry of Jal Shakti News

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Centre Holds 7th Peyjal Samvad to Accelerate Rural Water and Sanitation Missions

New Delhi April 15 2026: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti organised the 7th edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad through video conference, bringing together officials from across the country to review progress under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen Phase 2. The meeting […]

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Sri Lankan Delegation Studies India’s Rural Water and Sanitation Success

New Delhi, 26 March 2026 : A high-level parliamentary delegation from Sri Lanka visited the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti as part of a week-long study tour to understand India’s flagship rural development initiatives. The delegation, led by Sri Lankan Member of Parliament S.M. Marikkar, engaged in detailed […]

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DDWS Hosts Fourth ‘Sujal Gram Samvad’, Connects 6 Villages Across 5 States and 1 UT in Local Languages

New Delhi, February 24: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti conducted the fourth edition of its multilingual outreach initiative, ‘Sujal Gram Samvad’, strengthening grassroots participation in rural water management under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The virtual programme brought together representatives from six Gram Panchayat headquarters spread across […]

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Ministry of Jal Shakti Strengthens Irrigation Capacity Through PRAGATI-Enabled Governance

New Delhi, 16 January 2026: The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, has reinforced India’s irrigation and water-management infrastructure by leveraging PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation) for effective project oversight and governance. Water, a critical natural resource, shapes livelihoods, food security, public health, and economic […]

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DDWS Holds 5th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to Strengthen Har Ghar Jal Service Delivery

New Delhi : The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, organised the 5th edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad today, bringing together senior officials, district administrations, and sector experts to deliberate on strengthening the implementation of Har Ghar Jal under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The virtual event was chaired […]

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