Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, to organise “Jal Mahotsav 2026” from 8–22 March to strengthen Jan Bhagidari in rural drinking water management

• Jal Mahotsav 2026: nationwide campaign (8–22 March 2026) by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti to mobilise Jan Bhagidari in rural drinking water service delivery under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
• Culminated with release of JJM 2.0 Operational Guidelines on World Water Day (22 March 2026) — signalling a pivot from infrastructure creation to service delivery & sustainability.
• Examinable for GS-II (governance, schemes), GS-III (water resources) and current-affairs MCQs on JJM, federal MoUs, and grassroots water institutions (VWSCs, GPs, SHGs).