DDWS Organises Training of Trainers under JJM 2.0
Ministry of Jal Shakti · Infrastructure · Posted 23 OCT 2026 8:04PM
What happened
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation organised a National-level Training of Trainers under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 in New Delhi, launching a story-based capacity-building package to train nearly 54 lakh stakeholders for sustainable rural water management.
Why it matters for UPSC
This release illustrates government initiatives in rural infrastructure development and decentralized governance, highlighting community participation and capacity building under the Jal Jeevan Mission, which is vital for sustainable water security and local self-government in India.
Key objectives
- Organised a National-level Training of Trainers (ToT) programme under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 to build capacities for community-led rural drinking water management.
- Launched an 8-module capacity building package titled 'The Story of Panipur' along with a Trainer's Facilitation Manual for grassroots institutions.
- Proposed to cover nearly 54 lakh stakeholders under the broader training programme across States and UTs.