JAL JEEVAN MISSION (JJM)

Current Context : The Union Government plans to map all drinking water assets, including pipelines built under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), on the PM Gati Shakti GIS-based platform for better monitoring and transparency.

ABOUT JAL JEEVAN MISSION (JJM)

• Launched On – 15 August 2019
• Nodal Ministry – Ministry of Jal Shakti
• Objective – To provide safe and adequate drinking water through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to all rural households by 2024.
• Approach – Community-led, ensuring local participation, women’s empowerment, and water quality management.

COMPONENTS OF JJM

• Infrastructure Development – In-village piped water systems
• Community Participation – Local planning and maintenance
• Women’s Role – Active involvement in monitoring and operations
• Education and Awareness – Extensive IEC campaigns
• Water Quality Monitoring – Ensuring safe drinking water
• Greywater Management – Reuse and recycling of wastewater
• Source Sustainability – Groundwater recharge and water conservation

FUNDING PATTERN

• Centre–State Sharing – 50:50
• Himalayan & North-Eastern States – 90:10
• Union Territories – 100% funded by the Central Government