SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation | SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being
Institutions: Ministry of Jal Shakti
Since its launch in August 2019, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has delivered tap-water access to 12.48 crore additional rural households, up from about 3.23 crore on Day 1, representing a rapid scale-up.
A total of 192 districts, 1,912 blocks, 1.25 lakh Gram Panchayats, and 2.66 lakh villages have reported full household-coverage under the Mission, with many certified via Gram Sabha resolutions.
The approved central financial outlay stands at ₹2,08,652 crore, channelled to States/UTs to support infrastructure, water-source management and community mobilisation under the scheme.
JJM also emphasises sustainability measures such as rain-water harvesting, grey-water reuse, source-recharge and making water supply part of a broader jan andolan (people’s movement) for rural health and dignity.
This mission advances India’s push towards universal access to safe drinking water — a key health foundation — while empowering rural communities, reducing drudgery for women, improving sanitation outcomes and enabling broader social and economic benefits.
What is the Jal Jeevan Mission? → A national scheme launched in 2019 aiming to provide functional tap-water supply to every rural household in India, with a focus on infrastructure, source sustainability and community-ownership.
Relevant Question for Policy Stakeholders:
What steps are required to ensure supply continuity, quality of water, maintenance of infrastructure and equitable access — especially in remote, hilly or tribal areas?
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