The Indian Express•Mar 21
Stung by massive cost escalation in Phase 1, Centre to scrutinise ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission works costing over Rs 100 crore
Launched in August 2019, JJM aimed to deliver 55 litres per capita per day drinking water to all rural households in the country by 2024. (Representative Image) Amid concerns over the inflated cost of works undertaken in the first phase of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the Centre is set to undertake a cost rationalisation exercise by scrutinising projects costing over Rs 100 crore, before release of funds to states, The Indian Express has learnt. The ministry’s move is significant as there were 750 JJM projects costing Rs 100 crore and above.
