Water Governance
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation organized the second edition of the 'District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad', aimed at enhancing local governance and accountability in rural water service delivery under the Jal Jeevan Mission. The event emphasized source sustainability, regulatory mechanisms, and the use of digital tools for
Jal Jeevan Mission
As of October 2025, the Jal Jeevan Mission has successfully provided safe tap water to over 15.72 crore rural households in India, marking a significant increase from 3.23 crore households in 2019. The initiative aims to enhance health, education, and socio-economic conditions while generating employment and reducing waterborne
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Ministry of Jal Shakti organized the first District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad, a national dialogue aimed at enhancing local governance and sustainability in rural water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). With over 81% rural households now having access to tap water, the focus shifts to ensuring long-term sustainability
DDWS
The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with BISAG-N to develop a GIS-integrated decision-support platform for the Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen). This partnership aims to enhance data-driven decision-making and monitoring of rural water supply and sanitation initiatives, leveraging geospatial
sustainability
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, held a virtual workshop on 'Sustainability of Drinking Water' as part of the Sujalam Bharat Summit preparations. The workshop focused on source sustainability and operation & maintenance (O&M) as priorities for the next phase of
Selenium
The Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) has reported that out of 5,956 groundwater samples analyzed across 17 States/UTs, only four samples from Jhajjar district in Haryana and Rupnagar district in Punjab exceeded the permissible selenium limit of 10 ppb. The Government of India, through the Jal Jeevan Mission
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Government of India, in collaboration with States, has been implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) since August 2019 to ensure the provision of potable water to every rural household. As of August 2025, tap water connections have increased from 3.23 crore to over 15.68 crore households. The
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Government of India, through the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), aims to provide potable water to every rural household. As of August 2025, 81% of rural households have tap water connections. The responsibility for water quality lies with State/UT Governments, with BIS standards as benchmarks. A handbook for monitoring
Jal Jeevan Mission
Prime Minister Narendra Modi commemorated the sixth anniversary of the Jal Jeevan Mission, a key initiative launched in 2019 that has provided clean drinking water to over 15 crore households in India. The mission has significantly improved health outcomes, empowered communities, and particularly benefited women. Modi highlighted the scheme'
Jal Jeevan Mission
As of August 2025, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has successfully provided tap water connections to over 15.68 Crore rural households in India, representing 81% of the total rural households. The mission aims to ensure potable water supply to every rural household. Additionally, the Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) focuses
Arsenic Contamination
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced the successful implementation of cement-sealing technology for constructing Arsenic-free wells, developed by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB). This method has been shared with state departments for replication, leading to the construction of 204 wells in Uttar Pradesh. CGWB continues to monitor groundwater
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Government of India, in partnership with states, has been implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) since August 2019 to provide potable water to every rural household through functional tap connections. The states are responsible for planning and implementing water supply schemes, while the central government provides technical and financial