Current Affairs - State - Discussion

Meghalaya became the 12th state to sign a Reform-Linked Memorandum of Understanding under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, marking its entry into an advanced phase of rural water supply reforms. The initiative emphasises a shift from merely creating infrastructure to ensuring sustainable and service-oriented water delivery systems. It promotes decentralised management by empowering local bodies such as Gram Panchayats and Village Water & Sanitation Committees. Additionally, institutional mechanisms like District Water and Sanitation Missions are to be established for effective oversight. These reforms aim to enhance accountability, improve service quality, and ensure long-term sustainability of water resources in rural areas.