Underscoring its concerns over “irregularities” in the implementation of its flagship Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) for supplying drinking water to rural households, the Centre has directed states to outline action taken against officials and contractors involved, including graft cases filed by the CBI, Lokayukta and anti-corruption departments, The Indian Express has learnt.

The directive from the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), which oversees the scheme under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, came after a “top level” review meeting at the Centre, where officials discussed the scheme’s extension till 2028 as announced in the Union Budget .

Sources told this newspaper that a review of JJM work undertaken at the state-level and action taken against erring officials and contra

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