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Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM / Har Ghar Jal)

Centrally sponsored mission ensuring functional household tap connection providing 55 liters per capita per day of potable water to every rural household.

Government Levelcentral Government
Administering BodyMinistry of Jal Shakti
Beneficiary Sector
Rural Development & Livelihoods
Applicable Jurisdiction
All India

₹Benefits & Entitlement Breakdown

Provision of clean, safe, and potable tap water connection (Functional Household Tap Connection - FHTC) delivering a minimum service level of 55 liters per capita per day (lpcd) of prescribed BIS:10500 quality standard on a regular, long-term basis to every rural household. Includes water quality monitoring, field test kits (FTKs) for village women, community water purification plants in water quality-affected habitations, and greywater management.

📊Budget Allocation & Beneficiary Reach

Fiscal Budget Allocation

₹70,163 Crore (Union Budget FY 2024-25 allocation for Jal Jeevan Mission)

Official Budget Document ↗
Verified Beneficiary Reach

15.2+ Crore rural households provided with tap connections (78%+ coverage)

As of: 2024-03-31PIB / Official Citation ↗

Verified Eligibility Criteria

Age Requirement:No specific age restriction
Annual Family Income Ceiling:No gross income ceiling specified
Target Occupations:all, rural_resident
Eligible Gender:all
Social Category / Reservation:all
Specific Operational Conditions & Exclusions:

Universal community entitlement for all rural households across India. Priority coverage provided to SC/ST dominated habitations, aspirational districts, drought-prone areas, Saansad Adarsh Gram Yojana villages, and quality-affected habitations (fluoride and arsenic affected).

Required Documents Checklist

  • ✓
    Proof of Rural Residence (Aadhaar Card / Ration Card / Voter ID)Mandatory

    Establishing household occupancy in covered village.

  • ✓
    Gram Panchayat / Paani Samiti Enrollment RecordMandatory

    Registration with Village Water & Sanitation Committee.

How to Apply

1. Water supply infrastructure is planned and executed through Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSC) / Paani Samitis. 2. Gram Panchayat prepares Village Action Plan (VAP) covering piped water supply schemes. 3. State Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) / Rural Water Supply Department executes village piped networks and household tap connections. 4. Village residents verify tap installation and water flow with Paani Samiti. 5. Paped water connections and water quality testing results are tracked transparently on the JJM Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) dashboard.

Official Government Application Portal

You will be redirected to the secure official portal: jaljeevanmission.gov.in

Apply on official government website

Frequently Asked Questions (Officially Sourced)

Verified answers sourced directly from official circulars, gazettes, and portal FAQs. Never AI-invented.

What is the benchmark water quantity provided under Jal Jeevan Mission?

JJM aims to provide 55 liters per capita per day (lpcd) of potable water of prescribed quality (BIS:10500) to every rural household.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Are there any connection charges for rural households?

The basic capital expenditure for laying the piped network and tap connection to the household is borne by the Government without upfront charges to poor rural families.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

What is a "Har Ghar Jal" certified village?

A village is certified as "Har Ghar Jal" after the Gram Panchayat convenes a special Gram Sabha where all residents confirm through a formal resolution that every house, school, and Anganwadi has an active, functional tap connection.

Source: Official Scheme FAQ ↗

Common Rejection Reasons & Warnings

Household located in non-notified urban area; uninhabited homestead; infrastructure pipeline work pending in village phase.

Editorial Verification & Change Log

DateFieldDescription / UpdateSource Citation
2026-09-16initial_verificationBaseline verification of JJM operational guidelines, 55 lpcd potable norm, and Har Ghar Jal certification.Official Source ↗

Application Window & Deadlines

Universal rollout across all rural revenue villages

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Official Helpline & Nodal Offices

National Jal Jeevan Mission, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation

4th Floor, Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan, CGO Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi - 110003

Helpline: 011-24362705 / 1800-180-1551 (National Water Helpline)

Jurisdiction: National (Rural India)

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Last verified by Eligo researchers on 2026-09-16 against official government documentation.

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