Sujalam Bharat App

Sujalam Bharat App Latest News

Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the Sujalam Bharat App.

About Sujalam Bharat App

• It is a key digital initiative designed to transform rural drinking water governance.
• It has been developed with the support of Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) 

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Features of Sujalam Bharat App

• It enables advanced geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission.
• It integrates critical data including water sources, asset inventories, scheme designs, operational records, water quality reports, supply metrics, and community feedback into a single platform.
• With the introduction of the Sujal Gaon ID, every habitation will have a clear digital profile showing:
  • Its source of drinking water (local or bulk supply)
  • The nature and condition of its infrastructure
  • Supply reliability
  • Water quality status
  • O&M arrangements
• It is integrated with PM Gati Shakti GIS  which provides up-to-date geospatial mapping of rural water networks, supporting future planning, repair, and expansion with greater precision.
• Significance: It will ensure transparency in the performance of Gram Panchayats, Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) and service providers, thereby promoting community participation and oversight

Source: PIB