Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav announced that Madhya Pradesh will complete the Jal Jeevan Mission by March 2027, nearly two years ahead of the national target of December 2028, making the state a national frontrunner in safe drinking water coverage.
He reaffirmed that providing every citizen with safe and quality drinking water is the government’s top priority.
Key Highlights (Trending Points)
Over 80 lakh rural households already connected with tap water.
Overall mission progress at 72.54%.
Single Village Schemes (SVS) 93% complete.
3,890 villages now receiving water through group schemes (MVS).
21,552 villages declared ‘Har Ghar Jal’, 15,026 villages already certified.
100% target achieved in FY 2024–25 with 8.19 lakh new connections.
5.50 lakh connections already provided in FY 2025–26.
MP becomes India’s first state to enact a Borewell Accident Prevention Law.
MP ranked No.1 in the country under ‘Swachh Jal Se Suraksha Abhiyan’.
₹12,990 crore spent in FY 2024–25, achieving 92.89% financial target.
Digital & Technology Push
Jal Rekha Mobile App for real-time monitoring of group water schemes.
100% geo-tagging of sources, tanks and infrastructure.
All 155 water-testing laboratories NABL certified.
IoT-based smart water supply model successfully implemented in Indore.
Panchayat Darpan portal enabling digital water tax collection.
Renewable Energy Integration
100 MW solar power project approved on PPP model at record low tariff of ₹2.09/unit.
60 MW wind energy project under planning.
Ensures low-cost, stable power for the next 25 years.
Governance & Transparency
Jal Nigam ranked No.1 in e-Office file movement across the state.
100% digital payments through ‘e-Bandhan’ platform.
Jaldarpan Portal & dedicated call centers active for grievance redressal.
64 villages currently receiving 24×7 water supply on pilot basis.
Key Directions by CM
Strict action plan to stop sewage-contaminated water entering sources.
Structured O&M (Operations & Maintenance) system for uninterrupted supply.
Sarpanches and women SHGs to be honoured for outstanding performance.
Impact assessment to be conducted by Atal Bihari Vajpayee Governance Institute.
Water crisis–affected villages of last 10 years to be prioritised.
Water distribution timing to be aligned with availability.
Vision for Next 3 Years
100% rural households to receive safe tap water.
Expansion of drinking water facilities in schools, Anganwadis, health centres and new habitations.
Solar-powered water schemes, advanced labs, and AI-based digital monitoring.
Strengthening of water source conservation and quality assurance systems.
