Jal Jeevan Mission

March 23, 2026 6:12 PM

Over 81% rural households now have tap water: govt

The government has stepped up efforts to strengthen water security across the country, with over 81 per cent of rural households now having access to tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). In a written reply in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti V. Somanna said that since the launch of JJM in August 2019, more than 12.58 crore rural households have been provided tap water connections. As of March 3, 2026, around 15.82 crore of the total 19.36 crore rural households have ac...

March 13, 2026 5:05 PM

Community participation drives rural drinking water success under Jal Jeevan Mission

Community participation by panchayat leaders, frontline workers, volunteers and technical staff is playing a crucial role in sustaining rural drinking water systems under the Jal Jeevan Mission, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Launched in August 2019, the mission aims to provide every rural household with safe and adequate drinking water through a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC). At the start of the programme, only 3.23 crore rural households had tap water connections. As of...

March 10, 2026 5:06 PM

Cabinet approves extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028; outlay raised to Rs 8.69 lakh crore

The Union Cabinet on Tuesday approved the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028 with a significantly enhanced financial outlay and a restructured implementation strategy focused on long-term service delivery in rural drinking water supply. The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, approved a proposal of the Ministry of Jal Shakti to transform the programme from a primarily infrastructure-driven initiative to a citizen-centric utility model ensuring sustainable piped...

November 19, 2025 3:06 PM

World Toilet Day highlights India’s rapid sanitation transformation

As the world observes World Toilet Day today, India’s sanitation efforts under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) continue to stand out as a major example of large-scale reform. Over the past decade, the country has seen a significant shift in sanitation access, with sharp growth in Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus villages, expanded household toilet coverage, and stronger waste management systems. According to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, the number of ODF Plus villages has risen t...

November 18, 2025 9:22 PM

President presents 6th National Water Awards; calls for collective action toward water security

President Droupadi Murmu today presented the 6th National Water Awards, 2024 along with the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Awards at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. A total of 46 winners across 10 categories, including joint awardees, were honoured for their contributions to water conservation and management. Each awardee received a citation and a trophy, with cash prizes in select categories. Another 100 individuals and organisations were recognised for developing groundwater recharge structures under ...

October 26, 2025 2:55 PM

Jal Jeevan Mission transforms rural India with tap water for over 15.72 crore households

In a remarkable stride towards universal water security, the Jal Jeevan Mission has provided safe tap water to over 15.72 crore rural households across India, covering more than 81 per cent of rural homes as of October 22. Launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on August 15, 2019, the mission has connected an additional 12.48 crore households since its inception, when only 3.23 crore households had access to tap water, marking one of the fastest infrastructure expansions in rural India. With a...

October 14, 2025 10:39 PM

District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad launched to strengthen local water governance and sustainability under Jal Jeevan Mission

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Tuesday convened the first District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad - a national dialogue aimed at strengthening district-led governance, promoting innovation, and enhancing sustainability under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The event comes at a crucial juncture as the Mission has achieved a significant milestone of providing tap water access to over 15.71 crore (81.17%) rural households across India. The virtual eve...

August 18, 2025 2:00 PM

Jal Jeevan Mission: Tap water for every rural household

In Jhalariya, a small village in Madhya Pradesh, fetching water was once an exhausting daily chore. Women walked long distances to collect it. Sometimes the wait took hours, and in summer, when sources ran dry, the search became even longer. The water was not always clean, but there was no choice. Sitabai, a lifelong resident, remembers those days well. “I would wake up at 4 am daily to do household chores and fetch water, which was a two-kilometre walk one way. After this, I had to leave for...

August 14, 2025 3:15 PM

PM Modi marks six years of Jal Jeevan Mission, over 15 crore households receive clean drinking water

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday marked six years of the Jal Jeevan Mission, highlighting its role in transforming lives by providing safe and adequate drinking water to more than 15 crore households across India. Launched in 2019, the flagship initiative aims to ensure individual household tap connections in rural areas. In just six years, the scheme has improved public health, empowered communities, and brought measurable socio-economic benefits, especially for women. “The scheme f...

August 11, 2025 5:38 PM

Tap water coverage crosses 81% in rural India; groundwater rises in 83 blocks: Centre

More than 15.68 crore rural households - 81% of the total 19.36 crore - now have tap water connections under the government’s flagship Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Minister of State for Jal Shakti V. Somanna informed the Rajya Sabha on Monday. At the time of announcement of JJM, 3.23 crore (17%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. The JJM follows a “Just in Time” funding approach, releasing central grants in two installments per year, with each installment split in...