Over 17,000 Complaints Filed Under Jal Jeevan Mission

02 Dec 2025 CW Team

The Jal Shakti Ministry has reported that more than 17,000 complaints related to financial irregularities and poor-quality works have been received under the Jal Jeevan Mission over the last three years and the current year, with Uttar Pradesh accounting for 84 per cent of the total. In a written reply to the Rajya Sabha on 1 December 2025, Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna said that data submitted by 32 States and Union Territories shows 17,036 complaints received from various sources, including media reports, suo motu observations, citizens, public representatives, and grievance portals.

Among other States, Assam registered 1,236 complaints, Tripura 376, Rajasthan 183, Maharashtra 154, Karnataka 169, and West Bengal 173. Several regions—including Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Telangana, Goa, and the Union Territories of Puducherry and Lakshadweep—reported no complaints.

The Ministry said the complaints were received through multiple channels and that the responsibility for inquiry and corrective measures rests with the respective States and Union Territories. Available data indicates that Rajasthan took action against 170 officials, Madhya Pradesh against 151, West Bengal acted against 142 contractors, and Tripura initiated action against 376 contractors. Launched in 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide tap water connections to all rural households.

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