JalJeevanSamvad-January-2025-en

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Jal Jeevan Samvad – January 2025 is the 52nd edition of the publication of the National Jal Jeevan Mission (NJJM), Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India. The edition places particular emphasis on community-based initiatives and the role of communities in achieving sustainable and equitable access to safe drinking water. The issue begins with an overview of Jal Jeevan Mission progress, including Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) coverage. As of 31 January 2025, the publication reports 15,44,51,044 rural households with tap-water connections, representing 79.74% coverage. It also records 100% FHTC coverage across 11 States/UTs and provides the status of districts, blocks, panchayats and villages achieving 100% coverage. A prominent feature of the January issue is the participation of 172 Village Water & Sanitation Committee (VWSC) members from 27 States and Union Territories as special guests during the 76th Republic Day celebrations. The issue documents their participation in the Republic Day Parade and their recognition for grassroots contributions to community-led water management. The publication contains a wide range of articles and case studies covering Jal Mitras in Assam, water-quality monitoring in Madhya Pradesh, greywater management in Uttarakhand and Himachal Pradesh, women’s participation in JJM, community-driven rural WASH, water conservation, renewable water-security solutions, entrepreneurship, awareness generation and operation & maintenance frameworks. Several stories demonstrate how community ownership and local institutions contribute to sustainable water services. For example, Water User Committees in Birbhum are described as taking responsibility for water-supply management, financial management and water-quality monitoring while encouraging participation by women and marginalised groups. The issue also highlights women’s empowerment, livelihoods and economic resilience through water interventions. A case study on Kiran Joshi in Uttarakhand describes skill development, spring revival, water conservation and improved livelihood opportunities, demonstrating the wider social and economic benefits associated with integrated water management. The edition further presents India’s WASH innovations at the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, focusing on water, sanitation and hygiene, climate resilience, sustainable development and India's experience in large-scale WASH programmes. Overall, the January 2025 issue presents Jal Jeevan Mission as a community-centred and participatory approach to rural water security, combining infrastructure with local ownership, water-quality management, sustainability, innovation, women's participation and grassroots leadership.