“ED ARRESTS CONTRACTOR IN RAJASTHAN’S JAL JEEVAN MISSION IRREGULARITIES”
Why in the news?
- ED arrests a contractor under PMLA in Rajasthan’s Jal Jeevan Mission case for bribery and irregularities.
- Alleged bribes, fake certificates, and involvement of senior officials highlighted; assets worth ₹11.03 crore attached.
source:pib
About Jal Jeevan Mission:
- Objective: Provide safe drinking water to all rural households via tap connections by 2024.
- Approach: Community-focused with extensive IEC activities.
- Nodal Ministry: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
- Infrastructure: Includes rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and wastewater reuse for agriculture.
- Funding: 50:50 Centre-State share, 90:10 for Himalayan/North-Eastern States, 100% for Union Territories.
About Enforcement Directorate (ED):
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