Centre urges states to expedite water for 40 mn rural homes without access

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The Centre is actively engaging with states that have yet to achieve 100 per cent tap water connection coverage for rural households, Jal Shakti Minister C R Paatil said on Thursday.

Official data reveals that 79 per cent (15,37,22,950) of rural households have been provided with tap water connections so far.

Speaking at a press conference here, the minister acknowledged that the 2024 deadline for ensuring tap water access in rural India has passed.

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Published On: 2024-12-19 @ 14:20:54 (5 hours ago)

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