Get real India: Taps without water in UP's Bundelkhand despite Jal Jeevan Mission
In this segment of Get Real India, watch India Today's reality check on the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission in Uttar Pradesh's Bundelkhand region. Despite government claims of progress, many villages like Harijanpur still lack access to running water. The report highlights the plight of residents, including children, who prioritise water collection over school attendance. Officials assert that issues are being addressed, while the UP government claims 24,576 villages now have 100% tap water coverage.
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