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The Directorate of Enforcement (ED) has arrested a contractor under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA) on charges of being involved in the irregularities related to the Centre’s Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) implemented in Rajasthan.
The accused, Padamchand Jain, allegedly gave bribes to public servants for obtaining illegal protection and covering up shortcomings in the projects executed by his firm.
Jal Jeevan Mission
Launched in 2019, it envisages supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024.
It comes under Jal Shakti Ministry.
The mission ensures functionality of existing water supply systems and water connections, water quality monitoring and testing as well as sustainable agriculture.
It also ensures conjunctive use of conserved water; drinking water source augmentation, drinking water supply system, grey water treatment and its reuse
Implementation
Paani Samitis plan, implement, manage, operate and maintain village water supply systems.
Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu becomes the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State and UT in the country respectively
Funding
Between the Centre and states:
90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States,
50:50 for other states, and
100% for Union Territories
Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban)
In the Budget 2021-22, Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) was announced under the MInistry of Housing of Urban Affairs to provide universal coverage of water supply to all households through functional taps in all statutory towns in accordance with SDG- 6.
Objectives of Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban)
Securing tap and sewer connections.
Rejuvenation of water bodies.
Creating circular water economy.
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