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The Ministry of Jal Shakti is implementing various projects to improve drinking water quality across India. Key initiatives include the Jal Jeevan Mission, AMRUT, and AMRUT 2.0, which support states in enhancing water infrastructure and quality. Significant efforts are being made towards water quality monitoring and the establishment of
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The Central Ground Water Board's 2025 report indicates that both Mau and Balia districts in Eastern Uttar Pradesh have groundwater levels categorized as 'safe,' with arsenic contamination being an isolated issue rather than widespread. The Ministry of Jal Shakti has implemented multiple initiatives to manage and
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The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has reported that groundwater across India largely remains potable, including in Madhya Pradesh's Katni district, which shows fluoride levels within permissible limits. The Jal Jeevan Mission ensures safe tap water supply to rural households, alongside regular groundwater monitoring. Panna and Khajuraho have
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As part of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), Bihar has achieved a significant milestone by providing all its rural habitations with safe drinking water free from arsenic and fluoride contamination. The initiative, supported by a central fund of Rs. 770.95 crore since 2019, ensures clean water through a developed
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has received a staggering 17,036 complaints from 32 States and Union Territories regarding financial irregularities and substandard work under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). These complaints stem from multiple sources including public representatives and media reports. The situation is most severe in Uttar Pradesh,
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The Government of India, along with state governments, has been advancing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) since August 2019 to ensure every rural household receives tap water. The Ministry of Jal Shakti recently introduced the Rural Piped Water Supply Scheme (RPWSS), a new digital initiative. It allocates unique IDs to
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The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) launched by the Indian government aims to provide tap water connections to all rural households. In Tamil Nadu, which faced challenges such as limited groundwater sources and COVID-19 disruptions, the mission has made significant progress. Since 2019, the state has increased tap water connections from
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The Government of India, in collaboration with State and Union Territory governments, has been implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) since August 2019. This significant initiative, extended until 2028, aims to provide tap water connections to every rural household in India, including drought-affected regions in Rajasthan. The mission, focusing on
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The Government of India, alongside various State governments, has launched digital initiatives to bolster its Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin (SBM-G) that aim for comprehensive water provision and sanitation in rural areas. These include Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) portals, mobile apps for geo-tagging sanitation
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The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), initiated by the Government of India in partnership with state governments including Odisha, aims to ensure every rural household has access to tap water. Since its inception in August 2019, notable progress has been made in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district, with tap water connections
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Since August 2019, the Indian government's Jal Jeevan Mission has been working with states, including Odisha, to ensure tap water supply to rural households. Despite continual monitoring, Odisha faces persistent drinking water shortages due to groundwater depletion and contamination. Odisha's government has launched various initiatives to
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The Government of India is successfully implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) under the Har Ghar Jal Yojana, aiming to provide tap water supply to every rural household by 2028. As of November 2025, approximately 81.34% of the targeted 19.36 crore rural households have received tap water connections.