Jal Jeevan Mission
Ministry Of Jal Shakti
Jal Jeevan Mission is the Government of India's flagship scheme to provide every rural household a functional tap water connection with safe drinking water. Villages are covered through Gram Panchayat-led Village Action Plans; no individual application is needed.
Key facts
- Nodal ministry
- Ministry Of Jal Shakti
- Level
- Central
- Launched
- 2019
- Last date
- Ongoing / No fixed deadline
- Helpline
- 1916
What you get
Every rural household gets a functional household tap connection (FHTC) providing safe and adequate drinking water at a service level of 55 litres per person per day, with community participation in planning, implementation and maintenance.
Who is eligible
All rural households across India are covered; the scheme works through Gram Panchayats and Village Water and Sanitation Committees, no individual application needed.
Documents you need
No individual documents required; villages are covered through Village Action Plans prepared by the Gram Panchayat/Pani Samiti.
How to apply
Households do not apply individually; the local Gram Panchayat or Village Water and Sanitation Committee plans and implements tap connections under the mission. Check coverage status on the JJM dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to apply individually for Jal Jeevan Mission?
No, coverage is planned and implemented at the village level through the Gram Panchayat or Pani Samiti.
What is the service level under Jal Jeevan Mission?
55 litres of potable water per person per day through a functional household tap connection.
How can I check my village's Jal Jeevan Mission status?
Visit the Jal Jeevan Mission dashboard on jaljeevanmission.gov.in to check village-wise tap connection coverage.