States Sign Reform-Linked MoUs under JJM 2.0

On 10th June 2026, as a remarkable step towards sustainable, assured, and citizen-centric rural drinking water supply across India, reform-linked Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed today under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 with two States - Manipur and Bihar.

Mandates of MoU

Gram Panchayat-led Rural Water Governance

  • Promotes a Gram Panchayat-led approach to rural water management.
  • Strengthens the role of local self-governments in planning, implementation, and monitoring of water supply services.

Service-based and Community-centred Model

  • Emphasises a service-oriented delivery framework rather than mere infrastructure creation.
  • Encourages active community participation (Jan Bhagidari) in the management and sustainability of water supply systems.

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