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There’s a paradox hidden behind India’s water success story

The Jal Jeevan Mission has significantly improved access to drinking water across India, as highlighted by the National Family Health Survey (NFHS-5). However, the survey indicates that while piped-water coverage has increased, the reliability of the water supply remains inconsistent. This paradox raises critical questions about the sustainability and effectiveness of water supply systems, emphasizing the need for better management and infrastructure to ensure that access translates into actual availability.

Source: Down To Earth. This summary and analysis are AI-written from that report and are not individually fact-checked — confirm names, dates and figures with the source before you rely on them.