Finance Minister during her budget speech 2025-26 has announced extension of Jal Jeevan Mission until _______.
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The Finance Minister announced the extension of the target of the Jal Jeevan Mission to 2028 during his Budget Speech 2025-26.
The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in 2019 with the original goal of providing tap water to every rural household by 2024.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and geographical challenges in some states, the mission deadline has now been extended to 2028 to fully achieve the target of 'Har Ghar Jal'.
Ensuring the supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household.