अवलोकन
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Kerala is lagging behind schedule. The state has spent ₹18,640.62 crore but still requires ₹26,074.17 crore in Central and State-shared funds to finish the remaining works. Completion is targeted for December 2028, provided the money is released.
मुख्य विकास
- Kerala has achieved only 55.24% of JJM works, the lowest among Indian states.
- Seven districts – Kasaragod, Idukki, Wayanad, Kozhikode, Kottayam, Malappuram and Pathanamthitta – have not crossed the 50% mark.
- The total outlay for JJM in the state is ₹44,714.79 crore, split 50:50 between the centre and the state.
- The Kerala Water Authority (KWA) secured approval for a ₹9,000 crore loan from NABARD. So far, it has drawn ₹7,000 crore to meet the state’s share.
- The Union Jal Shakti Ministry continues to track progress and has highlighted the funding gap.
महत्वपूर्ण तथ्य
The Water Resources Department has prioritized the remaining works by:
- Maximising water connections from already completed projects.
- Focusing on schemes that generate a larger number of connections.
- Targeting projects with higher potential revenue for sustainable operation.
These steps aim to accelerate implementation and ensure efficient use of existing assets.
UPSC प्रासंगिकता
Understanding the status of JJM in Kerala helps aspirants answer questions on: