JJM-A-journey-to 10-crore

About Dataset

Jal Jeevan Mission – A Journey to 10 Crore Functional Tap Connections presents the progress and key milestones of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched on 15 August 2019 as “Har Ghar Jal.” The publication describes the Mission’s objective of providing potable tap-water supply in adequate quantity, prescribed quality and on a regular, long-term basis to every rural household. The programme is implemented by the Government of India in partnership with States and Union Territories. The publication explains the Mission’s major components, including tap-water connections, bottom-up planning, community engagement, women’s empowerment, water supply to schools and Anganwadi centres, skill development and employment generation, source sustainability, water quality and greywater management. A major milestone highlighted is the achievement of 10 crore rural household tap-water connections, with 6.77 crore new connections added between 15 August 2019 and 19 August 2022, increasing coverage from 3.23 crore (17%) to 10 crore (52.22%). The document also covers Har Ghar Jal certification, community participation through Village Water & Sanitation Committees and Village Action Plans, water-quality testing, women’s involvement, implementation challenges and a “Whole of Government” approach involving multiple Ministries and stakeholders.