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Centre allocates ₹12,000 crore for rural drinking water under Jal Jeevan Mission, targeting Karnataka's arid villages
The central government has released an additional ₹12,000 crore to provide clean drinking water to every household in drought‑prone villages of southern states, including Karnataka, under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
The central government announced the release of ₹12,000 crore for rural drinking water under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The additional grant is aimed at ensuring safe drinking water for every house in arid villages across the country's southern states.
Karnataka is highlighted as a key beneficiary, with the funding intended to reach drought‑affected villages throughout the state. The money will be used to build and upgrade water supply infrastructure such as pipelines, storage tanks and community water points.
State officials welcomed the allocation, saying it will accelerate the provision of clean water, improve public health and reduce the hardships faced by residents of water‑scarce regions.
The move aligns with ongoing efforts to address water scarcity in the south and supports the broader goal of universal access to safe drinking water in rural India.
Karnataka is highlighted as a key beneficiary, with the funding intended to reach drought‑affected villages throughout the state. The money will be used to build and upgrade water supply infrastructure such as pipelines, storage tanks and community water points.
State officials welcomed the allocation, saying it will accelerate the provision of clean water, improve public health and reduce the hardships faced by residents of water‑scarce regions.
The move aligns with ongoing efforts to address water scarcity in the south and supports the broader goal of universal access to safe drinking water in rural India.