Jal Jeevan Mission Crosses Tap Water Connections To 14 Crore Rural Households

New Delhi: The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), today, achieved a monumental milestone by providing tap water connections to 14 Crore (72.71%) rural households. Launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi on August 15, 2019, this flagship initiative of the Government of India has showcased remarkable speed and scale, elevating rural tap connection coverage from 3 Crore to an impressive 14 Crore in just four years. This achievement signifies a transformative shift in rural development, underlining the Mission’s dedication to ensuring water quality, empowering communities, and promoting sustainable practices.

In collaboration with States/UTs and various development partners, JJM has reached numerous milestones. Presently, six states—Goa, Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh—and three Union Territories—Puducherry, D&D and D&NH, and A&N Islands—have achieved 100% coverage. Mizoram at 98.68%, Arunachal Pradesh at 98.48%, and Bihar at 96.42% are also making significant progress toward saturation.

This transformation is the result of collaborative efforts between the Union and State governments, coupled with active participation from development partners. A tap water connection is now installed every second, fundamentally altering the rural landscape. Over 2 lakh villages and 161 districts are now part of the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ initiative, reflecting the widespread success of the Jal Jeevan Mission.