Jal Jeevan Mission

Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a visionary initiative launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, on 15th August 2019. Its primary objective is to provide every rural household in India with a regular supply of safe, potable, and adequate drinking water through tap connections. The mission is guided by the principle of “Har Ghar Jal” (Water to Every Household), aiming to transform rural water access and improve public health.

JJM emphasizes that water supply must not only be regular but also safe, clean, and healthy. Water quality is a critical component of the mission, and special attention is given to monitoring and surveillance. During the planning of each scheme, water sources are carefully selected to ensure they meet prescribed quality standards, safeguarding the health of rural communities.

To empower local communities, Field Test Kits (FTKs) are provided at the village level, enabling Gram Panchayats, VWSC members, and women to conduct water quality tests independently after training. At the state and district levels, Water Testing Laboratories perform detailed chemical and bacteriological analyses. Additionally, IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) activities raise awareness about the safe use of drinking water, reinforcing the mission’s goal of “Har Ghar Jal – Surakshit Jal” (Water to Every Household – Safe Water).

JJM recognizes that the sustainability of rural water supply schemes depends on effective operation and maintenance. Simply completing and handing over schemes is not sufficient. The mission prioritizes Skilling and Training to develop local manpower, ensuring that systems are maintained efficiently and reliably over time.

Through skilling initiatives, trained personnel known as “Nal Jal Mitras” are certified to manage and maintain water supply systems locally. Their availability ensures timely repairs, reduces maintenance costs, and minimizes dependence on external agencies. This approach promotes community ownership, enhances long-term sustainability, and strengthens rural water governance.

Status of JJM in Maharashtra is as follows: –

No. of Schemes under Jal Jeevan Mission: –

Sanction Year	Total schemes	ZP	MJP	GSDA
2019-2020	1,917	1,890	27	0
2020-2021	2,508	2,506	2	0
2021-2022	22,599	22,327	271	1
2022-2023	16,161	15,544	617	0
2023-2024	8,291	8,247	0	44
2024-2025	0	0	0	0
2025-2026	0	0	0	0
Total Schemes (All sanction year)	51,560	50,570	945	45

Source: – IMIS B15 report

Coverage status of Household Tap connections: –

Financial Year	Total Rural household	Total Household connections reported	% of total household connections with PWS reported
2019-2020	1,38,54,445	54,06,781	39.03
2020-2021	1,42,36,135	91,03,747	63.95
2021-2022	1,46,08,532	1,03,52,578	70.87
2022-2023	1,46,73,257	1,09,85,193	74.87
2023-2024	1,46,72,395	1,25,01,423	85.2
2024-2025	1,46,78,590	1,31,19,974	89.38
2025-2026	1,46,78,590	1,32,10,394	90

Source: – IMIS J36 report

Har Ghar Jal status: –

Financial Year	No. of block	No. of Har Ghar Jal Block		No. of panchayats	No. of Har Ghar Jal Panchayat		No. of villages	No. of Har Ghar Jal Village
		Reported	Certified		Reported	Certified		Reported	Certified
1/4/2021	351	20	0	27,880	4,491	0	40,495	6,934	0
1/4/2022	351	3	0	27,863	4,979	0	40,327	8,149	0
1/4/2023	351	4	0	27,863	5,848	665	40,297	9,480	1,230
1/4/2024	351	15	2	27,844	10,522	6,322	40,297	16,766	10,677
1/4/2025	351	23	4	27,852	12,176	7,468	40,297	19,256	12,477
24/08/2025	351	25	4	27,852	12,445	8,061	40,297	19,634	13,376

Source: – IMIS J8 report

 

Beneficiary:

This scheme is not an individual beneficiary scheme.

Benefits:

Providing clean drinking water to rural citizens