Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission empowering women in rural areas: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday highlighted the Jal Jeevan Mission’s role in empowering women, particularly in rural areas. Launched in August 2019, the mission aims to provide functional tap water connections to every rural household in India. PM Modi pointed out that women, who previously had to travel long distances to fetch clean water, can now access it right at their doorstep. This shift, he said, allows women to focus more on skill development and self-reliance. In a post on...

September 16, 2024 4:28 PM

Jal Jeevan Mission Brings Tap Water to Over 15 Crore Rural Households

The Government of India, in partnership with the states, is implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal to provide potable tap water to every rural household in the country. According to the latest data, as of August 5, 2024, more than 15.04 crore (77.87%) out of 19.32 crore rural households in the country now have tap water supply in their homes. This is a significant achievement, as at the start of the Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, only 3.23 crore (16.8%) rural households ...