New Delhi, February 17, 2026: The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation (DDWS), under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened the 6th District Collectors’ Peyjal Samvad to accelerate implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and deepen community ownership of rural water services. Focus on Community-Owned Water Systems The virtual…
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Digital Monitoring Boosts Rural Water, Sanitation
The Government of India has strengthened digital monitoring systems for rural water supply and sanitation services under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). Through advanced portals, geo-tagging, Aadhaar verification and IoT-based tracking, the Centre aims to ensure transparency, accountability and real-time performance assessment. Providing details in…
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Jal Jeevan Mission Brings Tap Water to Rural India
The Government of India, in partnership with States and Union Territories, has made significant strides under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), providing functional tap water connections to rural households at 55 liters per capita per day. From just 3.24 crore households in August 2019, the Mission has now reached over…
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Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches 15.72 Crore Rural Homes
India has achieved a landmark milestone under the Jal Jeevan Mission, with over 81% of rural households now receiving safe tap water. As of October 2025, more than 15.72 crore rural homes are connected, marking one of the fastest infrastructure expansions in the country’s history. Launched in 2019 by Prime…