Uttar Pradesh deputy CM Brajesh Pathak applauded the central government's Jal Jeevan Mission for enhancing the water supply system. At TOI's Water Summit 2025, Pathak revealed Uttar Pradesh's advancements with JJM, mentioning connections to 2.36 crore houses and solar-based systems. He credited PM Modi's efforts for ensuring fresh drinking water availability and praised the state's progress under CM Yogi Aadityanath.
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