NATIONAL FRAMEWORK FOR REAL-TIME WATER QUALITY INDEX MONITORING

This PIB press release, informed by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, details water quality management in urban areas, emphasizing state responsibility and existing BIS/CPCB standards.

It highlights the Jal Jeevan Mission's extensive water quality testing data for 2025-26 through its Water Quality Management Information System and citizen involvement. The report clarifies that AMRUT/AMRUT 2.0 do not set separate water quality guidelines, and a Water Quality Index for naturally available water is not currently under consideration.