Tag: Jal Jeevan Mission

JAL JEEVAN MISSION EXTENDED TO 2028 WITH FOCUS ON “NAL JAL MITRAS”

eawater

As of early February 2026, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has achieved a significant milestone, providing tap water connections to over 81.5% of rural households. To ensure the long-term sustainability of this massive infrastructure, the government has officially announced the extension of the mission until December 2028.  The new phase of the mission shifts focus from “infrastructure creation” to “operational excellence.” A key component of this strategy is the Nal Jal Mitra Programme, a collaboration with the Ministry of Skill Development to train local villagers in maintenance and water quality…

Read More

Safe Water, Smart Monitoring: Strengthening Rural Water Supply Under Jal Jeevan Mission

eawater

Dr Bijal Sanghvi – Managing Director – Axis Solution Limited Delivering drinking water isn’t just about building pipelines, it’s about ensuring sustainability, safety, and trust for every household. As India’s Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) progresses in bringing tap water to rural homes, the focus must now shift from infrastructure creation to ensuring consistent water quality. While urban water systems increasingly adopt Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) and cost-recovery models for efficiency, such commercialization is harder in rural areas. Monetization can disrupt traditional community-based water management and risk resource depletion. Hence, sustainability and…

Read More

DDWS Leads 3rd District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to Strengthen Rural Water Governance & Service Delivery

eawater

The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation held the 3rd edition of the District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad, a platform designed to deepen district-level engagement and strengthen the quality and sustainability of drinking water services. With the central theme – “From Grassroot to Forefront”, the discussions focused on real-time service delivery performance, infrastructure functionality, source sustainability, water quality concerns & last-mile governance. Presentation on Commissioning & Handing Over Protocol A key segment featured a detailed presentation by Shri Sumit Priyadarshi, Deputy Advisor-NJJM, on the Commissioning Protocol and Handing Over Protocol for…

Read More

Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C.r. Patil Launches Sujalam Bharat App

eawater

The Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil, today launched the Sujalam Bharat App, a digital initiative designed to transform rural drinking water governance by placing real-time information in the hands of citizens and institutions. The app has been developed with support from BISAG-N to enable geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission.  The Union Minister emphasized this marks a major step forward in ensuring transparency and strengthening community ownership in rural drinking water supply systems.  The event witnessed online participation from representatives…

Read More

Smart Water Management: How Ai and Iot Can Solve India’s Urban Water Crisis

eawater

N Nearly 600 million Indians endure high to extreme water scarcity, & over 21 cities, including Delhi, Bengaluru & Chennai, could run out of groundwater by 2030. According to NITI Aayog’s 2019 report, India’s per capita water availability is around 1,100 cubic meters, significantly below the water stress threshold of 1,700 cubic meters. By 2030, India’s water demand is estimated to be twice the available supply, implying severe scarcity. Smart Water Management: A Transformational Solution A decisive pivot to Smart Water Management (SWM) can make a transformational difference. Leveraging IoT…

Read More

Union Minister of Jal Shakti Shri C. R. Patil Launches Jal Seva Aankalan to Assess Drinking Water Services

eawater

In a significant step towards strengthening service delivery & community ownership under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, today e-launched Jal Seva Aankalan, a Gram Panchayat-led digital drinking water service functionality assessment tool. The initiative marks a decisive shift from infrastructure creation to sustained service delivery, placing Gram Panchayats and village institutions at the centre of assessing the regularity, adequacy, quality and sustainability of drinking water supply in Har Ghar Jal villages. Jal Seva Aankalan has been conceptualised as a…

Read More

L&T Construction Delivers Safe Drinking Water to 6.8 Million Residents Across Scattered Rural Villages in Northern India

eawater

By Neda Simeonova, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Water Infrastructure,Bentley Systems Bentley Applications Cut Construction Time by 90% and Reduced Project’s Environmental Footprint Water to Every Household As India’s most populous state, home to over 241 milion residents, Uttar Pradesh faces significant water scarcity issues that are exacerbated by low precipitation levels and an arid climate. Aligned with the country’s Jal Jeevan Mission to provide access to clean water to every rural household, L&T Construction is delivering the Uttar Pradesh tube wel project to improve potable water supply in the state’s…

Read More

Ddws Organises One-day Workshop on “communication and Pra Tools for Jan Bhagidari” Under Jal Jeevan Mission

eawater

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation  organised a one-day workshop of the Rural  WASH Partners’ Forum on “Communication and  PRA Tools to Promote Community Engagement (Jan  Bhagidari)” on 12th November 2025 at SCOPE  Complex, New Delhi. The workshop began with the unveiling of four key initiatives by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C.R. Patil: a Decision Support System for Source Sustainability, the JJM Panchayat Dashboard, the Community Radio Programme “Swachh Sujal Gaon Ki Kahani: Radio Ki Zubani”, and a handbook on Community-Managed Piped Water Systems titled “Jan Bhagidari…

Read More

With `2.08 Lakh Crore Central Outlay, Delivering Tap Water to Over 15.72 Crore Rural Households

eawater
Jal Jeevan Mission

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), spearheaded by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, is revolutionizing rural India by extending functional household tap connections (FHTCs) and promoting sustainable management of water resources. Encompassing the creation of in-village piped water infrastructure, augmentation of reliable drinking water sources, and establishment of bulk transfer systems and treatment plants, the Mission simultaneously integrates technological interventions for quality enhancement, grey water management, community capacity building, and contingency measures to address unforeseen disruptions. A major stride in digital governance has…

Read More

Meghalaya Launches Drive To Rejuvenate 741 Drying Water Sources

eawater
Marcuise-N.-Marak

The Meghalaya government has initiated efforts to rejuvenate over 741 drying water sources that are rapidly drying up due to the adverse effects of climate change. The announcement was made by Public Health Engineering (PHE) Minister Marcuise N. Marak, who stressed the urgency of the situation and the measures being taken to restore vital water sources across the state. The Meghalaya government has identified over 741 critical water sources that are at risk of depletion. Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma has formed a Climate Council to oversee restoration efforts. The…

Read More