<h1>Jal Jeevan Mission Extended to 2028 with Increased Budget, Focus on Infrastructure and Community Participation</h1> The Jal Jeevan Mission, aimed at providing tap water to all rural households in India, has been extended to 2028 with an increased budget, as announced by the Union Finance Minister. Currently, 15 crore households, covering 80% of the rural population, have access to potable tap water. The mission will focus on infrastructure quality and the maintenance of rural water supply schemes through community participation. New agreements will be signed with states and union territories to ensure sustainable and citizen-centric water service delivery. The original deadline for completion was 2024.