COP29 in Baku Crucial for Climate

12 Nov 2024 CW Team

The upcoming COP29 in Baku is seen as a pivotal moment in the global fight against climate change. With increasing pressure on countries to accelerate their climate commitments, this conference will serve as a critical platform for setting actionable targets for reducing global emissions, addressing the climate crisis, and aligning global economies with sustainable practices.

As the world grapples with rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and the urgency to shift towards a net-zero future, COP29 will focus on tightening the rules of the Paris Agreement, including enhanced financial support for developing nations and stronger monitoring mechanisms for climate action. It is expected that countries will discuss scaling up renewable energy sources, investing in green technologies, and transitioning away from fossil fuels.

Experts warn that this year's discussions must go beyond pledges and translate into binding commitments and actions. This is especially significant for industries like energy, transportation, and manufacturing, where major shifts are required to reduce their carbon footprints.

The outcome of COP29 will likely influence global climate policies and impact the trajectory of international efforts to keep global warming well below 2°C. With host country Azerbaijan, located in a critical energy-producing region, discussions will also touch on the role of fossil fuel nations in the transition to a more sustainable energy future.

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 ..