Mizoram achieves 100% Jal Jeevan Mission coverage, signs JJM 2.0 MoU
Synopsis
Mizoram has become one of India's first states to fully implement the Jal Jeevan Mission, connecting 1,33,060 households with tap water across all eight districts — including all schools and Anganwadi centres. Even as the state signs the JJM 2.0 MoU, its Chief Minister is pressing the Centre for pending funds stuck since December 2024.
Key Takeaways
Mizoram has achieved 100 per cent Jal Jeevan Mission coverage, providing tap water to 1,33,060 households across all eight districts .
All schools and Anganwadi centres in the state have also been covered under the mission.
Of 852 sanctioned water supply schemes , 849 are physically complete — a ~99 per cent completion rate.
28 water testing laboratories have been set up to monitor drinking water quality.
The state signed an MoU for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 in New Delhi on 6 May 2025 .
Chief Minister Lalduhoma urged the Centre to release pending Central funds due since December 2024 .
Mizoram has become one of the first states in India to achieve 100 per cent implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), providing functional tap water connections to 1,33,060 households across all eight districts of the state. Chief Minister Lalduhoma made the announcement on 6 May 2025 during the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 in New Delhi.
Key Milestone Achieved
Speaking virtually at the MoU signing ceremony, Chief Minister Lalduhoma confirmed that functional tap water connections have been extended to every household in the mountainous northeastern state. He noted that all schools and Anganwadi centres have also been covered under the initiative, marking a significant step forward in rural water access.
Of 852 sanctioned water supply schemes, 849 have already been physically completed — a completion rate of nearly 99 per cent. Additionally, 28 water testing laboratories have been established across the state to ensure the quality and safety of drinking water.
JJM 2.0 MoU Signed in New Delhi
The Mizoram government and the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti formally signed the MoU for the next phase of the mission in New Delhi on Wednesday. The MoU was signed by Zodingpuii, Secretary to the Mizoram state government, and Swati Meena Naik, Joint Secretary of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
Union Minister for Jal Shakti C.R. Patil joined the programme virtually. Mizoram's Public Health Engineering Minister Prof. Lalnilawma and officials from the PHE Department participated online from Aizawl.
Pending Funds and the Road Ahead
While expressing satisfaction over the MoU signing, Chief Minister Lalduhoma also urged the Centre to expedite the release of pending Central share of funds for the mission, which has reportedly remained due since December 2024. The pending funds could affect the pace of JJM 2.0 implementation if not released promptly.
Lalduhoma emphasised that the next phase would be implemented effectively and would play a key role in realising the vision of Viksit Bharat. This comes amid broader national efforts to ensure universal tap water access in rural India, a goal the Centre set under JJM when it was launched in 2019.
Why This Matters
Mizoram's achievement is notable given the logistical challenges of extending piped water infrastructure across its hilly terrain. The state joins a small group of early completers at a time when several larger states continue to lag behind on JJM targets. With JJM 2.0 now formalised, the focus shifts to sustainability, water quality monitoring, and long-term maintenance of the infrastructure already built.
Point of View
33,060 taps still run clean water five years from now depends on maintenance funding and institutional capacity that national mission frameworks rarely guarantee beyond the launch phase.
NationPress
12 May 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Mizoram achieved 100% Jal Jeevan Mission coverage?
Yes. Mizoram Chief Minister Lalduhoma confirmed on 6 May 2025 that the state has provided functional tap water connections to all 1,33,060 households across its eight districts, making it one of the first states in India to fully implement the Jal Jeevan Mission.
What is Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 and what did Mizoram sign?
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 is the next phase of the Centre's flagship rural drinking water programme. On 6 May 2025, the Mizoram government signed an MoU with the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti in New Delhi to roll out this second phase in the state.
How many water supply schemes has Mizoram completed under JJM?
Out of 852 sanctioned water supply schemes, 849 have been physically completed — a completion rate of nearly 99 per cent. Additionally, 28 water testing laboratories have been established to ensure drinking water quality.
Why is Mizoram asking for pending Central funds?
Chief Minister Lalduhoma urged the Centre to expedite the release of the pending Central share of JJM funds, which has reportedly remained due since December 2024. The delay could affect the rollout and sustainability of JJM 2.0 in the state.
Who signed the JJM 2.0 MoU on behalf of Mizoram and the Centre?
The MoU was signed by Zodingpuii, Secretary to the Mizoram government, on behalf of the state, and by Swati Meena Naik, Joint Secretary of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, on behalf of the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti.
