Jal Jeevan-samvad-june-2026

Jal Jeevan Samvad – June 2026 is the 69th edition of the National Jal Jeevan Mission’s publication, focusing on the transition under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 from infrastructure creation to reliable, sustainable and community-centred rural drinking-water service delivery. It covers FHTC progress, reform-linked MoUs, innovation, community governance, water quality and district-level best practices.

About Dataset

Jal Jeevan Samvad – June 2026 is the 69th edition of the publication of the National Jal Jeevan Mission, Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The edition highlights the evolving phase of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, with greater emphasis on reliable service delivery, sustainability, community ownership, innovation, evidence-based planning and institutional strengthening. The publication presents progressive and comparative Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) coverage as of 30 June 2026, along with the status of rural tap-water supply across India. A key feature is the signing of reform-linked MoUs with seven States and one Union Territory—Arunachal Pradesh, Jharkhand, Tamil Nadu, Nagaland, Sikkim, Manipur, Bihar and Puducherry—to promote sustainable, assured and citizen-centric rural drinking-water services through Gram Panchayat-led and community-centred governance. The edition also covers the 9th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad, the 8th Sujal Gram Samvad, the DDWS Innovation Challenge and R&D initiatives in water. District case studies from Yamunanagar, Sepahijala, Sivasagar, Ayodhya, Una and Dras/Kargil showcase approaches to source sustainability, water quality, operation and maintenance, digital monitoring, women’s participation and community-led water governance.

Purpose of Dataset

The Purpose Of This Edition Is To Document The Progress And Emerging Priorities Of Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, Highlight Reforms And Innovations In Rural Drinking-water Service Delivery, And Share District-level Experiences On Sustainability, Water Quality, Community Ownership, Technology, Operation And Maintenance, And Last-mile Delivery For Reliable And Resilient Rural Water Services.