Govt Schemes Ensuring ‘Ease of Living’ Over 12 Years

June 16, 2026

India’s journey over the past twelve years has been marked by a decisive transformation in governance and living standards, describing it as a shift toward ‘ease of living’ driven by large-scale welfare programmes, infrastructure expansion and structural reforms.

Since 2014, policies have focused on dignity, opportunity and inclusive development, reshaping everyday life across housing, sanitation, water supply, electricity, financial inclusion and connectivity. Highlighting flagship housing initiatives, the statement said that under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (PMAY), more than 1.25 crore urban houses have been sanctioned with over 98 lakh completed, while in rural areas under PMAY-Gramin, 3.05 crore houses have been completed out of 3.91 crore sanctioned.

It added that the scheme has ensured large-scale women ownership in housing. On basic amenities, the government said the Jal Jeevan Mission has expanded rural tap water coverage from 16.72 per cent in 2019 to 81.94 per cent by June 2026, with over 12 crore new connections added. Over 9 crore women have been relieved from the drudgery of fetching water. Citing sanitation gains, the statement said the Swachh Bharat Mission has helped achieve 100 per cent rural sanitation coverage and construction of over 12.14 crore household toilets, while urban India has seen sharp improvements in waste processing and cleanliness indicators.