Bathinda - Functionality Assessment 2022

About Dataset

"The Functionality Assessment of Household Tap Connections report for Bathinda district, Punjab provides a comprehensive evaluation of the rural piped water supply infrastructure implemented under the National Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The assessment was conducted during the survey period of 2022 to examine the ground-level implementation and functionality of household tap connections across sampled villages in the district. The report covers key dimensions of FHTC functionality including water quantity supplied per capita per day (measured against the national benchmark of 55 LPCD), regularity of water supply across months, and potability of water based on tested parameters such as pH, residual chlorine, turbidity, hardness, and microbial contamination. The assessment classifies tap connections into fully-functional, partially-functional, and non-functional categories based on established service level benchmarks. The study employed a structured cross-sectional research methodology with systematic sampling across multiple villages and habitations in Bathinda district. Data was collected from sampled households through personal interviews and on-site water quality testing. The report documents the sampling methodology, sample coverage, village and household profiles, and project implementation status of the Jal Jeevan Mission in the district. Key findings include the functionality status of FHTC at household level, average water supply days in a week, household utilization patterns for drinking and domestic purposes, source sustainability at village level, and water quality monitoring and surveillance mechanisms. The report also captures the perception of households on outcome indicators and overall user satisfaction with the water supply services. The assessment serves as a critical monitoring tool for evaluating the progress of JJM in Bathinda district and provides evidence-based insights for improving service delivery. It highlights the gaps in infrastructure, water quality compliance, and supply regularity to enable targeted interventions. The annexures provide detailed village-level summaries, functionality matrices, and villages not meeting quality parameters, supporting data-driven decision-making for water supply management in the district."