The Economic Times

Over 15 crore rural households now have tap water under Jal Jeevan Mission: Minister Patil

More than 15 crore rural homes in India now receive tap water. The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, has freed women and children from fetching water. The mission is now extended to December 2028 to cover remaining households. Over 89 percent of schools and 85 percent of anganwadi centres also have tap water.