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J&K Committee Finds Gross Negligence in ₹1100-Crore Jal Jeevan Mission Projects

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 1

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A House Committee investigating the ₹1100-crore Jal Jeevan Mission (JJV) projects in the Union Territory tabled its report on September 21, 2026. The committee found irregularities in the project implementation, unwarranted expenditure, and deficiencies in decision-making and administrative control. The chairman of the committee, Hasnain Masoodi, stated that the civil works did not conform to prescribed engineering standards.

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The report highlighted gross negligence of administrative machinery and below-standard civil works regarding the JJV projects. The committee recommended that the UT government refer the matter to an investigating agency and take action under the law.

From thehindu.com

Who's involved

House CommitteeInvestigative body reviewing the JJV projects in the Union Territory.
Hasnain MasoodiChairman of the committee investigating the JJV projects.

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Hasnain Masoodi
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Sep 1thehindu.com