Har Ghar Jal Scheme Delivers 15 Crore Water Connections Nationwide

Over 15 crore water connections have been provided under the Har Ghar Jal scheme, said Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil. The initiative, aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's aim, aims to supply potable water to every citizen through the Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with state governments.

Union Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil announced that over 15 crore water connections have been established across the country under the Har Ghar Jal scheme. The minister addressed the Lok Sabha during the Question Hour, highlighting that the initiative aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to provide safe drinking water to all citizens.

The central government is executing the Har Ghar Jal scheme through the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in collaboration with state governments. The mission aims to ensure every rural household in the country receives a steady supply of tap water.

Government data reveals that at the launch of the Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, only 3.23 crore, or 17 percent of rural households, were equipped with tap water connections. Significant progress has been made since then, expanding water accessibility to numerous rural households.

(With inputs from agencies.)