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PM reiterates commitment to strengthen Jal Jeevan Mission

Posted On: 09 JUN 2023 9:09PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has reiterated the commitment to strengthen Jal Jeevan Mission and has underlined the role of access to clean water in public health.

In a tweet thread Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat informed that as per a WHO report 4 Lakh lives will be saved from diarrhoeal disease deaths with Universal Tap Water coverage.

Responding to the tweet thread by Union Minister, the Prime Minister tweeted;

“Jal Jeevan Mission was envisioned to ensure that every Indian has access to clean and safe water, which is a crucial foundation for public health. We will continue to strengthen this Mission and boosting our healthcare system.”

 

 

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