Q1. The FY 2025-26 Revised Estimates slashed the Jal Jeevan Mission budget from Rs 67,000 crore to approximately:
Explanation
The FY26 Revised Estimates cut the JJM allocation from Rs 67,000 crore to just Rs 17,000 crore — a reduction of nearly 60%. This was widely criticised as 19% of rural households still lack piped water connections.
