Since August 2019, the Government of India, in partnership with States including West Bengal, has been implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal to ensure potable tap water for every rural household. Water is a State subject, and while planning and implementation rest with State Governments, the Centre supplements these efforts through technical and financial support.

The Union Cabinet originally approved JJM for 2019–20 to 2023–24 with a Central outlay of Rs 2.086 trillion. Of this, Rs 1.860 trillion was utilised during the approved Mission period, leaving around Rs 22.7 billion for 2024–25. With the concurrence of the Department of Expenditure, the utilisation period for the remaining funds was extended until 31 March 2025, and nearly the entire balance was deployed in 2024–25. As mandated, Central financial support applied only up to March 2024, and any liabilities for schemes approved thereafter must be borne by State Governments.

Considering the progress made and ongoing works, the Finance Minister announced an extension of JJM to December 2028 with an enhanced outlay, through the 2025–26 Budget. The proposal for continuation of the Mission until 2028 is now under consideration. Central grants-in-aid will be released to eligible States only after Cabinet approval of the extended Mission and formal issuance of revised guidelines.

Fund Allocation and Drawal by West Bengal: • 2019–20: Allocation Rs 9.95 billion, Drawn Rs 9.95 billion • 2020–21: Allocation Rs 16.14 billion, Drawn Rs 8.07 billion • 2021–22: Allocation Rs 69.99 billion, Drawn Rs 14.05 billion • 2022–23: Allocation Rs 61.80 billion, Drawn Rs 30.90 billion • 2023–24: Allocation Rs 38.06 billion, Drawn Rs 42.06 billion • 2024–25: Allocation Rs 50.50 billion, Drawn Rs 25.25 billion

These figures reflect the State’s uptake of Central support across the Mission period.

The information was provided by the Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.