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flag Karnataka's minister urges central government to release pending funds for rural water projects amid delay risks.

flag Karnataka's Rural Development Minister Priyank Kharge has urged Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. flag Patil to release pending central funds for the Jal Jeevan Mission, warning that delays are jeopardizing ongoing rural water projects. flag Despite Karnataka’s 86% household tap connection rate and a ₹11,050 crore state allocation this year, the central government has not disbursed its full share of ₹11,786.63 crore, with no funds released in 2025. flag Pending bills totaling ₹1,700 crore and ₹2,600 crore in pipeline payments are causing contractor downsizing, risking project delays. flag Kharge stressed that timely central disbursements are critical to maintaining progress toward universal safe drinking water access in rural areas.

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