President Murmu attends Jal Mahotsav 2026

• President Droupadi Murmu addressed ‘Jal Mahotsav 2026’ in New Delhi on March 11.

• The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti is conducting the nationwide campaign from March 8 to 22.

• Jal Mahotsav celebrates this spirit of Jan Bhagidari (people’s participation) and recognises the grassroots champions who are ensuring reliable and sustainable rural drinking water services across the country.

• President Murmu led the Jal Kalash ceremony and felicitated selected community members from across states/UTs for their exemplary contribution to rural drinking water governance.

• She appreciated that Jal Jeevan Mission has brought transformative change by ensuring that safe drinking water reaches rural households through functional tap connections.

• The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was announced on August 15, 2019 to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural home

• Marking World Plumbing Day, she commended the crucial contribution of plumbers in maintaining rural water supply infrastructure. 

• World Plumbing Day is observed every year on March 11.