West Bengal’s stalled central programmes may restart soon as center state relations are expected to improve. Rural development, healthcare and drinking water funding is likely to be released, with Jal Jeevan Mission and Ayushman Bharat under review. The government is also expected to renew focus on 100-day work and PM-Kisan, bringing renewed momentum to ground projects.
Rajasthan Anti-Corruption Bureau arrested former PHED minister and senior Congress leader Mahesh Joshi early Thursday, alleging his role in the Jal Jeevan Mission scam. The FIR targets tender dealings worth nearly Rs 960 crore, with accusations that forged documents and fake completion certificates were used to secure contracts, along with bribery and misuse of position.
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Mizoram says it has achieved 100% functional tap water connections for all households, schools, and Anganwadi centers under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The government has also signed an MoU for JJM 2.0, with 849 of 852 schemes completed and 28 water testing labs established. Chief Minister Lalduhoma has urged the Centre to release pending funds quickly.
A fresh political faceoff has erupted in Karnataka over the Jal Jeevan Mission. Union Minister V Somanna accuses the state of slow progress and poor fund utilization despite substantial Centre allocations. Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah counters that the Centre provided little support and released funds late, fueling delays. The dispute spotlights competing claims on the program’s funding and outcomes.
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