The 2025-26 budget had proposed an outlay of ₹66,770 crore for the JJM scheme, but the revised estimate (RE) slashed the allocation by around 75 per cent to ₹16,944 crore. In 2023-24, the scheme was allocated ₹70,162 in the budget estimate, but the amount was later revised to ₹22,694 crore. Patil said the states had to fulfil certain conditions and address all complaints before the funds could be released. During review by the finance ministry, the allocation was revised to Rs 17,000 crore because funds were lying unspent,” Patil said. Till the states do not take action and rectify the shortcomings, we will not give them funds,” the minister added.

Source: The Telegraph February 02, 2026 23:20 UTC