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The Ministry of Jal Shakti under the Jal Jeevan Mission has developed an online portal, JJM-WQMIS, to facilitate water quality testing across India. As of early 2026, over 2800 water testing labs are operational, with a directive to open these facilities to the public at a nominal fee and encourage
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The Government of India is making significant strides in providing safe, potable tap water to rural households through the Jal Jeevan Mission, aimed at ensuring long-term water availability and quality. The initiative involves substantial community participation and state collaboration to enhance water conservation and groundwater sustainability. Source: Original Link
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Since August 2019, the Government of India, in collaboration with State governments, has been executing the Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure potable water access to every rural household. Originally, only 16.72% of households had access to tap water; now, over 81% have connections due to the initiative. The mission,
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The Department of Personnel and Training appointed Central Nodal Officers in 2025 to conduct ground inspections of Jal Jeevan Mission schemes across 155 districts. The inspections evaluated multiple parameters, including the functionality and quality of schemes. The mission aims for 100% coverage by 2028, with a focus on sustainable water
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has emphasized community participation through initiatives like the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). These programs focus on water conservation and management in rural households, with significant achievements in community engagement leading to improved groundwater recharge and extensive
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The Government of India, through the Jal Jeevan Mission and the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB), has been actively working to combat groundwater contamination, particularly from Arsenic and Fluoride. Since 2019, the number of affected habitations has significantly decreased due to the implementation of remedial actions and policy initiatives. Enhanced
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Since its inception in August 2019, India's Jal Jeevan Mission has provided tap water connections to more than 15.79 crore rural households. The mission, with an estimated outlay of Rs. 3.60 lakh Crore, is targeted for completion by December 2028. It aims to make potable water
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The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), initiated by the Government of India in collaboration with States/UTs, aims to provide every rural household with functional tap water connections. Since its inception in 2019, the initiative has seen remarkable success, expanding its reach from 3.24 crore connections to 15.79 crore
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti, through its Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, has conducted a comprehensive assessment of household tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The results indicate that 98.1% of households in surveyed villages have access to tap connections, with 86.5% having functional
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The Government of India, in partnership with States/UTs, is progressing with the Jal Jeevan Mission aimed at supplying potable tap water to every rural household. As of January 2026, over 15.79 crore rural households have been provided with tap water connections, representing 81.56% coverage. The scheme, initiated
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The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation hosted 58 WaSH Warriors as special guests during the 77th Republic Day 2026 celebrations in Delhi. These individuals from Swachh Sujal Gaon villages were recognized for their contributions to rural water and sanitation under the Jal Jeevan Mission, reflecting community-led progress. The WaSH
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti's recent Minister-level Policy Dialogue in New Delhi centered on the sustainable operation and maintenance (O&M) of rural drinking water services under the Jal Jeevan Mission. This dialogue marked a pivotal shift from infrastructure creation to enhancing service delivery, emphasizing the need