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.”