Budget Outlay
₹3.6 Lakh Cr
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is India's flagship programme to provide tap water connections to every rural household in India by 2024. It represents the world's largest water supply programme, focusing on community participation, water quality monitoring, and sustainable water source management.
Provision of 55 litres per capita per day (lpcd) of potable water to every rural household
Community participation through Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs)
Water quality testing with multi-level monitoring including field test kits and laboratories
Greywater management and water source sustainability through recharge and reuse
Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) campaigns for behavioural change
Real-time monitoring through JJM dashboard with geo-tagged assets
PM Modi announces Jal Jeevan Mission on Independence Day.
Mission launched with focus on water quality-affected areas and villages.
Connections reach 5 Cr households; emphasis on greywater management.
10 Cr households covered; mission expanded with sustainability focus.
12 Cr households covered; 70% rural habitations achieved.
Target: 100% coverage of all remaining rural households.
Total Budget
₹3.6 Lakh Cr
Households Covered
12+ Cr
Coverage Increase
17% to 74%
Villages Covered
15+ Lakh
Daily Water Provided
660 Lakh litres
| Country | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| China | Active | South-North Water Transfer Project, rural water safety programmes |
| South Africa | Challenged | Water scarcity, aging infrastructure, inequality in access |
| Ethiopia | Developing | Water supply coverage ~50%, One WASH programme active |
| Singapore | Model | NEWater recycling, desalination, 100% water security |