MG Motor and HPCL Partner

31 May 2024 CW Team

In a bid to revolutionize India's electric vehicle (EV) landscape, MG Motor and HPCL have joined hands in a strategic collaboration aimed at bolstering the nation's EV charging infrastructure. This pioneering alliance marks a significant step towards fostering sustainable mobility solutions and accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles across the country. Leveraging their respective expertise and resources, MG Motor, a frontrunner in the EV segment, and HPCL, a leading oil and gas company, are poised to spearhead the transformation towards cleaner and greener transportation.

The partnership between MG Motor and HPCL underscores a shared commitment to address the challenges associated with EV adoption, particularly the need for a robust charging infrastructure. As part of this collaboration, HPCL will deploy charging stations at select retail outlets across its extensive network, providing convenient access to EV charging facilities for motorists nationwide. This initiative aims to alleviate range anxiety among EV users and facilitate seamless long-distance travel, thereby promoting greater confidence in electric mobility.

By integrating EV charging infrastructure into HPCL's widespread network of fuel stations, the collaboration aims to enhance the accessibility and convenience of charging services, bolstering the EV ecosystem's viability and attractiveness. Moreover, this strategic partnership underscores the pivotal role of public-private collaborations in driving sustainable innovation and addressing critical energy transition imperatives.

Infrastructure Urban

13 Mar 2026

Implementation Status of Jal Jeevan Mission

Since August 2019 the Government has implemented Jal Jeevan Mission to provide assured potable water through household tap connections in rural India. At the start of the mission only 32.3 million (mn) rural households, representing 16.7 per cent, were reported to have tap water connections. States and union territories have reported that 125.8 mn additional rural households have since been provided with tap connections. As a result, of about 193.6 mn rural households roughly 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water supply at home.\n\nThe State, district and village level st..

Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches Eighty One Per Cent Rural Coverage

The Government reported substantial progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in August 2019 to provide tap water to every rural household. At launch only 32.3 million (mn) rural households had tap connections and states and Union territories reported provision of 125.8 mn additional households by March 2026. Consequently, out of about 193.6 mn rural households around 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water at home. The Finance Minister announced extension of the mission until 2028 in the 2025-26 budget speech. The Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, launched in October 20..

Empowering Local Governance for Sustainable Rural Water Supply

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has aligned the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) with the 73rd Amendment to strengthen village level planning and community ownership of water supply. Gram Panchayats, village water and sanitation committees and Pani Samitis are to plan, implement, manage and maintain piped water systems, with gram sabha processes formalising handover and oversight. Implementation support agencies including non government organisations, community based organisations and self help groups have been empanelled to train local committees and promote women participation. Under JJM, the department ..