Meghalaya Becomes 12th state to sign MoU on reforms under JJM 2.0

Current Context: On March 27, 2026, Meghalaya became the 12th state to join the reform‑linked Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0, signing an MoU with the Centre.

• The agreement was exchanged between DDWS & Govt. of Meghalaya, in presence of Union Minister C.R. Patil, MoS V. Somanna, and CM Conrad K. Sangma (via VC).
• JJM 2.0 shifts focus from infrastructure creation to service delivery, ensuring sustainability of sources, safe water quality, and decentralized management by Gram Panchayats.
• Meghalaya has shown remarkable progress, achieving 83% rural tap water coverage, a leap from being one of the lowest performers earlier.
• The mission’s timeline is extended to December 2028, backed by a ₹1.51 lakh crore outlay (₹67,300 crore in 2025–26), ensuring 100% Har Ghar Jal.
• Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) are empowered for local operation, with convergence of schemes like MGNREGA to strengthen water conservation and community ownership.

Question:

Q.1 Meghalaya became the 12th state to join which mission on March 27, 2026?
a) Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0
b) Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0
c) AMRUT 2.0
d) National Rural Livelihood Mission

Answer: b) Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 focuses on providing safe tap water to every rural household with an emphasis on sustainability.