JalJeevanSamvad-August-2024-en

Jal Jeevan Samvad – August 2024 is the 47th edition of the National Jal Jeevan Mission’s monthly publication, featuring the special theme “Local Bodies in JJM – Breaking the Barriers.” It highlights Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) progress and showcases local governance, community participation, women’s leadership and sustainable rural water management.

About Dataset

Jal Jeevan Samvad – August 2024 is the 47th edition of the monthly publication of the National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM), Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. The central theme of this edition is “Local Bodies in JJM – Breaking the Barriers,” with emphasis on the role of grassroots institutions in achieving sustainable rural drinking-water services. The issue highlights the progress of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to rural households. As on 31 August 2024, the publication reports 15,11,57,799 rural households with tap-water connections, representing 78.19% coverage, compared with 3,23,62,838 households at the launch of the Mission. It also presents State/UT-wise comparative FHTC coverage and the status of villages, panchayats, blocks and districts achieving 100% FHTC coverage. The issue particularly focuses on local governance and community-led water management. It describes how Gram Panchayats, Village Water & Sanitation Committees (VWSCs), Water User Committees and other local institutions are involved in planning, implementing, operating and maintaining rural water-supply systems. The publication emphasizes that local bodies are not merely implementing agencies but important stewards of sustainable water management. Several articles present field experiences and best practices. These include empowering local governance in Assam and Tripura, strengthening VWSCs, water-quality testing, IoT-based smart water management, women-led initiatives, and community ownership of water resources. The edition also presents the transformation of Tamlor village in Barmer, Rajasthan, where the Narmada Canal-based drinking-water project brought piped drinking water to households that previously faced severe water scarcity and depended on water tankers. Other important themes covered include local government capacity building, revenue generation for operation and maintenance, rooftop rainwater harvesting, community participation, water custodians, Jhar-Jal Portal in Jharkhand, the Jaldoot Programme in Majuli, water-quality awareness, and participatory approaches under JJM.

Purpose of Dataset

The Publication Aims To Document Jal Jeevan Mission Progress And Highlight The Role Of Local Bodies, Communities And Women In Sustainable Rural Water Management. It Showcases Successful Practices In Water Supply, Quality, Operation And Maintenance, Rainwater Harvesting, Community Ownership And Governance, Demonstrating Grassroots Approaches For Achieving Safe, Reliable And Equitable Drinking Water.