IMPLEMENTATION OF HAR GHAR JAL YOJANA

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Context

About the Government of India's Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal.

Details

• The Government of India is implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal in partnership with States.
• The mission aims to provide tap water supply to every rural household in the country.
• Water is a state subject, making the respective State/UT responsible for planning and implementing piped water supply schemes.

Progress of Tap Water Connections

• At the announcement of JJM in August 2019, only 3.23 Crore (17%) rural households had tap water connections.
• As of 17.07.2023, an additional 9.34 Crore rural households have been provided with tap water connections.
• Currently, out of 19.46 Crore rural households in the country, 12.57 Crore (64.61%) households have access to tap water supply.

States/UTs Achieving 100% Tap Water Connections

• As of 17.02.2023, several States and UTs have achieved 100% tap water connections in rural households.
• The States of Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, and Telangana have accomplished this feat.
• The UTs of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu, and Puducherry have also achieved 100% coverage.
• The remaining States/UTs have been advised to strive for complete coverage within the mission period.

Implementation and Planning

• The primary responsibility for planning and implementing piped water supply schemes lies with the respective State/UT.
• The Government of India's role is to support the States/UTs in achieving the mission's objectives.

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