Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
National Rural Water Supply Framework
Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in August 2019, is the Centre's flagship programme to provide safe and adequate drinking water (55 litres per capita per day, or LPCD) through individual tap connections to every rural household by the target date. The mission follows a decentralised, community-managed approach through Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs), now termed Paani Samitis.
- Launched: August 15, 2019 by PM Modi; originally targeted 2024, now extended to December 2028 (JJM 2.0).
- Target: Provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to all ~19.3 crore rural households.
- Coverage as of early 2026: approximately 79–80% of rural households have FHTCs (from ~17% in 2019).
- Minimum service level: 55 LPCD (litres per capita per day) at potable quality.
- Financing: Centrally Sponsored Scheme — Centre:State ratio: 90:10 for NE/Himalayan states, 50:50 for others.
- JJM 2.0 focuses on: sustainability of infrastructure, O&M (operations & maintenance), source sustainability (groundwater recharge, watershed management), and grey water management.
● Tracked since March 13, 2026 · last seen March 19, 2026 · updates as the daily brief publishes
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