India's governance landscape has undergone a sweeping transformation over the past 12 years, with flagship welfare programmes spanning housing, water, sanitation, energy, and digital access collectively redefining 'ease of living' for millions of citizens, according to an official government statement released on Monday, 15 June 2026. The statement describes the period since 2014 as a structural shift anchored in dignity, opportunity, and inclusive development.

Housing and Women Ownership

Under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), more than 1.25 crore urban houses have been sanctioned, with over 98 lakh completed. In rural areas, PMAY-Gramin has seen 3.05 crore houses completed out of 3.91 crore sanctioned. The government noted that the scheme has ensured large-scale women ownership in housing — a social equity dimension that distinguishes it from earlier housing drives.

Water, Sanitation, and Clean Cooking Fuel

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has expanded rural tap water coverage from 16.72 per cent in 2019 to 81.94 per cent by June 2026, with over 12 crore new connections added. According to the statement, over 9 crore women have been relieved from the burden of fetching water daily.

On sanitation, the Swachh Bharat Mission has achieved 100 per cent rural sanitation coverage and overseen the construction of more than 12.14 crore household toilets. Urban India has also recorded improvements in waste processing and cleanliness indicators, the government said.

Under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, over 10.57 crore LPG connections have been provided, pushing national LPG coverage beyond 100 per cent — a figure that reflects both new connections and existing household penetration.

Power, Roads, and Digital Infrastructure

India's installed power capacity has more than doubled since 2014, rising to over 532 GW, with renewable energy capacity reaching 274.69 GW. The statement said rural and urban electricity supply hours have improved substantially and power shortages have fallen to near-zero levels.

On mobility, India's road network has grown to 63.73 lakh km, while national highways have expanded by nearly 61 per cent. Metro rail now covers 26 cities with over 1,150 km of network, and rail electrification has reached almost 100 per cent. Under the UDAN regional connectivity scheme, 665 routes have been operationalised and the number of airports has grown to 165.

Financial Inclusion and Governance Reforms

The PM Jan Dhan Yojana has pushed bank account numbers to over 58 crore, with strong uptake in Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT) systems that route subsidies directly to beneficiaries. The government cited this as central to reducing leakage in welfare delivery.

On governance, the Jan Vishwas Act was highlighted as a major step in reducing compliance burden and decriminalising minor offences. Digital platforms including MyGov and CPGRAMS have been positioned as tools for citizen engagement and grievance redressal.

What the Numbers Add Up To

Taken together, the government's account presents a wide-ranging infrastructure and welfare push — though independent assessments of outcomes, particularly on housing quality, water sustainability, and employment linkages, remain an area of ongoing scrutiny. The statement's framing as a 'fundamental shift in ease of living' is the government's own characterisation, and the full picture of on-ground impact continues to be assessed by researchers and civil society organisations. With several schemes still mid-implementation, the pace of completion in the remaining sanctioned units will be a key indicator to watch.