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The Government of India's Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched in August 2019, continues to make significant strides towards providing potable tap water to every rural household in India, in partnership with state governments. As of December 2025, over 81% of rural households, covering 15.76 crore homes across
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti has reported significant enforcement actions against financial irregularities and quality issues under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) across six states, including Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Gujarat, Assam, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. Various penalties have been imposed and recovery processes initiated, with Uttar Pradesh and Tripura recovering liquidated
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The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), originally conceptualized in 2019 to provide tap water connections to rural households across India, has received approval for an extension until 2028. This announcement was made following a budget speech by the Finance Minister for the year 2025-26, extending the initiative to ensure continued progress
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The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) initiated in August 2019 by the Government of India in collaboration with states aims to deliver tap water to every rural household. At its launch, only 17% of rural households had tap water access. As of December 2025, 81.42% of rural households (15.76
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti's Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation organized the 4th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to discuss the implementation of the Har Ghar Jal scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The virtual event highlighted the importance of community ownership through initiatives like Jal Arpan Diwas.
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As of December 2025, India's Ministry of Jal Shakti has reported significant progress in improving water supply and sanitation across the country. The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aims to provide potable water to rural households, with 81% of them now having access to tap water. Similarly,
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The Sujalam Bharat App, launched by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, aims to revolutionize rural drinking water governance in India. Developed with BISAG-N, the app offers an integrated system allowing real-time access and management of rural water schemes through advanced geo-referencing. With participation from all States
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The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aims to provide tap water supply to every rural household in India. As of December 2025, more than 81.37% of rural households now have access to tap water, up from just 16.7% at the mission's start. The project'
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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