Peyjal-jan-shakti-ki-abhivyakti report 2025

“Peyjal: Jan Shakti Ki Abhivyakti” is a collection of inspiring grassroots stories showcasing how Village Water and Sanitation Committees and local communities are driving transformation in rural India through the Jal Jeevan Mission, ensuring access to safe drinking water, strengthening water management and promoting community ownership and participation.

About Dataset

“Peyjal: Jan Shakti Ki Abhivyakti” is an inspiring collection of grassroots stories highlighting the transformative impact of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) on rural communities across India. The publication brings together the experiences of members of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs)/Pani Samitis, who have taken responsibility for planning, implementing, operating and maintaining local water and sanitation infrastructure. The publication illustrates how community participation, collective effort and local ownership are contributing to sustainable water security and improved quality of life. It features stories of women and men who have overcome local challenges through innovation, leadership and determination. The stories demonstrate improvements in drinking water availability, household tap connections, water conservation, water-quality testing and management of village-level water supply systems. The publication also highlights the empowerment of women through training in Field Test Kits (FTKs) for water-quality testing and the engagement of youth as catalysts for awareness and community action. Covering stories from numerous States and Union Territories, the book presents ordinary citizens undertaking extraordinary responsibilities for their communities. It emphasizes that empowered communities, decentralized governance and collaboration between government and citizens are fundamental to sustainable rural development.

Purpose of Dataset

The Purpose Of The Publication Is To Document And Celebrate Grassroots Experiences Under The Jal Jeevan Mission, Highlighting The Contributions Of Vwscs, Pani Samitis And Local Communities In Achieving Safe Drinking Water, Water Security And Sustainable Development. It Aims To Inspire Greater Community Participation, Local Ownership, Leadership, Innovation And Collective Action For Rural Water Management.