Jal Shakti Abhiyan

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Concerns were raised in Lok Sabha about gaps in the implementation of drinking water schemes under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA).

Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA)

• Launched:2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• Objective: To ensure water conservation, rainwater harvesting, and groundwater recharge in water-stressed regions.
• Core strategy: “Catch the Rain – Where it Falls, When it Falls”.
• Focus areas: Water conservation & rainwater harvesting, Renovation of traditional water bodies, Reuse and recharge of borewells, Watershed development and Intensive afforestation.

About Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)

• Launched: 2019 under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
• Objective: To provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024 under the initiative Har Ghar Jal.
• The National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP) was restructured and integrated into JJM.
• Approach:
  • Community-driven water management (Jan Andolan for water conservation).
  • Water source sustainability (rainwater harvesting, point recharge, greywater reuse).
  • Technology-based monitoring (IoT-based smart water meters).

Key Features of Jal Jeevan Mission

• Coverage: Aims to cover 19 crore rural households with tap water connections.
• Funding pattern: 90:10 (for Himalayan & NE states), 50:50 (for other states), 100% for UTs.
• Implementation model: Gram Panchayats, VWSCs (Village Water & Sanitation Committees) to take ownership.
• Water quality monitoring: IS 10500:2012 Standards for safe drinking water.
• Focus on Water-Stressed Areas: Special attention to drought-prone & water-deficient regions.
• Reuse of Water: Promotes greywater treatment & reuse in agriculture.

Jal Shakti Abhiyan FAQs

Q1. What is the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA)?

Ans. Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a campaign launched by the Government of India in 2019 to promote water conservation and security in water-stressed districts through a time-bound, mission-mode approach.

Q2. How is Jal Shakti Abhiyan different from other water-related schemes?

Ans. Unlike long-term water schemes, JSA is a short-term, focused intervention led by central and state governments with active community participation. It complements ongoing schemes like Jal Jeevan Mission and Atal Bhujal Yojana.

Q3. Which ministry is responsible for implementing JSA?

Ans. The Ministry of Jal Shakti is responsible for implementing the Jal Shakti Abhiyan.

Q4. What role do local communities and stakeholders play in JSA?

Ans. JSA promotes a participatory approach where local communities, NGOs, gram panchayats, and stakeholders work together in water conservation efforts.

Q5. How does JSA support the Jal Jeevan Mission?

Ans. Jal Shakti Abhiyan helps in source sustainability for the Jal Jeevan Mission by ensuring long-term availability of water for rural households.

Source: PTI