The Mamata Banerjee govt might not join a central scheme to provide piped water to rural households, according to a report by the Telegraph. The move comes after the Union government inserted a precondition that asks beneficiaries to pay 10% of the cost of laying pipelines to their doorsteps. If Bengal opts out of the Jal Jeevan Mission, it will be the 3rd central scheme that the state will not implement. The report adds that according to the scheme sent to Bengal, the Centre would shoulder 50% of the expenditure of the project, while state governments need to pay for 40%, and the remaining 10% would be borne by beneficiaries. The Trinamool government has already refused to join two central schemes — Ayushman Bharat, a health insurance plan, and PM-Kisan which aims at giving direct financial assistance to farmers. For more videos, subscribe to our channel:
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