Andhra Pradesh Aims for Universal Safe Water Access by 2028
Why this is here: Andhra Pradesh will assign responsibility for maintaining rural water systems to local panchayats, following a comprehensive policy established in September 2025.
Andhra Pradesh plans to provide safe drinking water to all households by 2028 through the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0. Chief Minister N.
Chandrababu Naidu participated in a memorandum of understanding signing between the state and the central government in New Delhi. The state government prioritizes maintaining rural drinking water systems and assigned maintenance to local panchayats via a policy announced in September 2025.
The Union Cabinet extended the Jal Jeevan Mission until 2028 at the request of several states. Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R.
Patil stated that 16 crore households nationwide received tap connections during the mission’s first phase. The mission aims to connect an additional 3 crore homes and involve DWCRA women in water quality testing in Andhra Pradesh.
Officials signed the agreement at the Union Jal Shakti Ministry. The agreement will strengthen infrastructure and maintenance of water supply systems.
Deputy Chief Minister K. Pawan Kalyan is monitoring the mission’s implementation.