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
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 program is decentralized and community-managed, empowering local bodies like Gram Panchayats to manage water supply systems. The Nal
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Government of India has announced the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) until 2028, aiming to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household. As of July 2025, over 15.67 Crore rural households have tap water supply, representing 80.95% of the total rural households.
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Ministry of Jal Shakti reports significant progress in reducing fluoride-affected habitations in India under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Launched in 2019, JJM aims to provide safe drinking water to rural households. The number of fluoride-affected habitations has decreased from 7,996 in 2019 to 248 in 2025. Community
Water Conservation
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has outlined various initiatives to assist states in water conservation and management. The central government provides technical and financial support to state governments through programs like the Jal Shakti Abhiyan, Atal Bhu Jal Yojana, and Jal Jeevan Mission. These initiatives focus on rainwater harvesting, groundwater
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), initiated by the Government of India in August 2019, aims to provide potable water to every rural household through functional tap water connections. As of July 2025, 80.94% of rural households have access to tap water, up from 16.7% at the mission'
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Government of India, in collaboration with states, has been executing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) since August 2019, aiming to provide potable water to every rural household through functional tap water connections. As of July 21, 2025, the initiative has successfully connected approximately 12.44 crore additional rural households,
Jal Jeevan Mission
As of July 2025, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has successfully provided tap water connections to over 15.67 Crore rural households in India, representing 80.93% of the total rural households. The mission, initiated in August 2019, aims to ensure assured potable water supply to every rural household. Regular
Jal Jeevan Mission
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has appointed Central Nodal Officers (CNOs) to inspect Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) schemes across various districts in India. This initiative follows requests from states for central support due to increased costs of raw materials caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine crisis. Amendments to
rural water supply
The two-day National Stakeholder Consultation Workshop on the Policy Framework for Operation & Maintenance of Rural Piped Water Supply Schemes concluded, emphasizing technology as a key enabler for efficient governance. Senior officials discussed the importance of digital tools, data-led governance, and community engagement in ensuring sustainable rural water service delivery.
Jal Shakti
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, inaugurated a two-day National Workshop on the Policy Framework for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of Rural Piped Water Supply Schemes in New Delhi. The workshop, part of the Jal Jeevan Mission, focuses on sustainable O&M practices, digital