Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
Key Takeaway
TheJal Jeevan Mission (JJM)is a landmark initiative by the Government of India, launched onAugust 15, 2019, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
TheJal Jeevan Mission (JJM)is a landmark initiative by the Government of India, launched onAugust 15, 2019, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
It envisions a future where every rural household can access safe and adequate drinking water through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs).
More than just an infrastructure project, the mission seeks to reshape water governance in India through community involvement, sustainability, and transparency.
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
Basic Facts(4)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Launched | August 15, 2019Implementing Ministry –Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India |
| Aim | To provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to all rural households by 2024 (now extended to 2028)* |
| Approach | Demand-driven and community-managed, focusing on creating 'Jan Andolan' or a people's movement for water |
| Funding Mechanism | Jointly funded by the central and state governments |
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Vision and Objectives
Recognizing the fundamental importance of clean water for public health, dignity, and socio-economic development, especially in rural India, JJM seeks to eliminate the drudgery of fetching water, a task largely borne by women and young girls.
The key objectives of the mission are
- •To provide FHTCs to all rural households.
- •Ensure a service delivery level of 55 litres per capita per day (lpcd) of potable water.
- •Promote source sustainability, water quality surveillance, and community ownership.
- •Convert the program into a 'Jan Andolan' (people’s movement) for water, empowering rural communities.
Target Group
The mission primarily targetsall rural householdsacross India, including those inremote, tribal, and underserved areas.
It also extends the tap water supply to(7)
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Schools | Ensuring children’s right to safe drinking water |
| Anganwadi centres | Supporting nutrition and maternal health |
| Health care centres | Promoting hygiene in medical facilities |
| Gram Panchayat buildings | Facilitating community access |
| TheUnion Budget 2025 | 26allocated₹67,000 crore, reaffirming the government’s financial commitment despite cost concerns expressed by the Finance Ministry regarding rising per-connection expenses.JJM and the Union Budget 2025The 2025–26 Budget supports the mission's goals through:New connections in uncovered regions* |
| Also read:Union Budget 2025 SchemesSideNotes:Litres per capita per day (lpcd) | the amount of water consumed by an individual in a day, measured in litersIn urban areas, it is 135 lpcd, and in rural areas, it is 55 lpcd |
| Union Minister of Jal Shakti | C. R. Patil |
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