<h1>Jal Jeevan Mission to Provide Tap Water to 4.33 Crore More Households by 2028, Saving Lives and Costs</h1> The Jal Jeevan Mission has successfully provided tap water connections to 15.44 crore households, with plans to cover the remaining 4.33 crore households by 2028, according to a Union minister. This initiative has reportedly saved the lives of four lakh children by reducing waterborne diseases, contributing to significant healthcare savings. The mission, which aims to ensure safe drinking water in rural India, has been allocated Rs 67,000 crore in the 2025-26 budget. The minister also highlighted the budget's focus on domestic production and tax relief, emphasizing the government's commitment to economic growth and public welfare.