Jal Jeevan Mission
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The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a transformative initiative launched by the Government of India under the Ministry of Jal Shakti on 15th August 2019. It aims to ensure “Har Ghar Nal Se Jal” – providing functional household tap connections (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024, ensuring adequate and safe drinking water on a regular and long-term basis.This mission focuses on building a community-led, decentralized water management system by empowering Gram Panchayats and local communities.
Objective of the scheme
To provide safe, adequate, and regular drinking water through household tap connections to all rural households.To promote sustainable water sources, water conservation, and water resource management.To implement community participation in water infrastructure planning, execution, and management.To encourage gender empowerment, as it drastically reduces the burden on women and girls who travel long distances to fetch water.
Information about scheme
Scheme ID : JJM002
Launch Year : 2019
Last Date : Ongoing
Status : Active
Eligibility Criteria of the scheme
The mission covers all rural households across India, including:Below Poverty Line (BPL) familiesAbove Poverty Line (APL) familiesHouseholds in Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and minority communitiesHouseholds in water-stressed and remote tribal areasNote: Households in rural areas not already connected to a piped water supply are automatically considered eligible.
Benefits Offered in the scheme
Setup of in-house tap water connection infrastructureQuality-tested, safe drinking water delivered directly to homesReduction in water-borne diseases and health hazardsAccess to water for cooking, cleaning, and sanitationVillage-level water committees (VWSCs) for local participation in monitoring and maintenancePromotion of rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, and aquifer recharge under integrated water supply management
Documnets requried for the scheme
Aadhaar Card of the applicantRation Card (to verify family details)Residence proof (if required by the Panchayat)Photograph (optional in some states)Bank account details (for subsidy or payment tracking, if applicable)