Jal Jeevan Mission Latest News
The Union government plans to map all drinking water assets including pipelines created under its Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) on PM Gati Shakti, a Geographic Information System (GIS)-based platform.
About Jal Jeevan Mission
- It was launched on August 15, 2019.
- JJM is envisioned to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) by 2024 to all households in rural India.Â
- It is based on a community approach to water and will include extensive Information, Education and communication as key components of the mission.
- Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Components of Jal Jeevan Mission
- Development of in-village piped water supply infrastructure to provide tap water connections to every rural household.
- Bottom-up planning: Community engagement in planning, implementation and Operation and Maintenance (O&M)
- Women empowerment: Involvement of women in planning, decision-making, implementation, monitoring, and O&M
- Focus on future generations: Provision of tap water supply to schools, tribalhostels, and anganwadi (daycare) centers
- Skill development and employment generation: Local people are skilled for building and maintaining water supply structures
- Greywater management: Reuse and recycle waste water for source sustenance
- Source sustainability: Promote groundwater recharge and water conservation
- Water Quality: Ensure safe drinking water to reduce water-borne ailments
Funding Pattern for Jal Jeevan Mission
- 50:50 between Centre and States
- 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States.
- In case of UTs, 100% of the funding is provided by the Central government.
 Source: IE
Jal Jeevan Mission FAQs
Q1: When was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched?
Ans: August 15, 2019.
Q2: What is the primary goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission?
Ans: To provide piped water connection to all rural households.
