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3d ago

Jal Shakti Ministry Faces Calls for Probe into Jal Jeevan Mission Irregularities

100 inspection teams deployed and officials suspended as MPs demand accountability over cost escalations and alleged corruption in water schemes.

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Overview

  • Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil convened an informal meeting with MPs to address concerns over the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and other water initiatives.
  • The government has dispatched 100 Central Nodal Officer teams to inspect water supply schemes across 29 states following allegations of irregularities and inflated contracts.
  • Several MPs have called for formal investigations into corruption claims, including demands for a Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) probe in Rajasthan.
  • The Expenditure Finance Committee reduced the ministry’s funding request by 46%, citing concerns over cost escalations linked to a 2022 tender rule change.
  • MPs also highlighted local water management issues, including flood risks in Bihar and the need for equitable water distribution through river interlinking projects.