Budget 2024-25: Drinking water and sanitation department gets a mere 0.5 pc boost

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation has been allocated Rs 77,390.68 crores for fiscal year 2024-2025. Funds are primarily directed towards Jal Jeevan Mission and sanitation efforts. Significant increases in allocations for key programs like SPM-NIWAS and water supply projects are noted.