Jal Jeevan

Jal Jeevan
August | 35th Edition | Year 2023
“Rs. 2.00 lakh Crore have been

spent under Jal Jeevan Mission
to ensure that pure water
reaches every household”.
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister
PM’s address at the Red Fort, New Delhi on the occasion of

77th Independence Day on 15 August 2023
Contents
Study by Interna onal Labour Women for Water: How Jal Jeevan
Organisa on (ILO) Es mates Mission has Unleashed Female
Crea on of 13.3 Lakh Person-Year Leadership
Employment - Shailika Sinha ............................18
- Rachna Gahilote Bisht...............12
A Thirst for Progress: Raghuram
UNOPS Success Story: Innova ve Village's Remarkable
Par cipatory Approach Generates Transforma on
Prime Minister on Jal Jeevan Community Ac on - PHED, West Bengal and
Mission.........................................1 - Madhuri Shukla and Disha Ranjana ...........................21
C Sundara Manickam ................13
Note from the desk of Addi onal Case Study: Chha sgarh
Secretary & Mission Director Celebra ng Water for All: Jal Jeevan Development of Water Security Plan
- Vikas Sheel....................................2 Mission Fortnight in UT of Jammu & at Village-level Adop ng Scien fic
Kashmir Approach
JJM Progress - Dr G N Itoo................................16 - Ajay Kumar Sahu, Harish Kumar
Hingorani, Dr. I. C Das, Dr. Ninad
Progressive coverage - Bodhankar, Prashant Kawishwar
Func onal Household Tap and Lopamudra Panda..............23
Connec on (FHTC) ..........................4
Congratula ons to Jal Jeevan
Compara ve FHTC coverage Mission’s WQMIS for the Silver
status of States/ UTs .......................4 Award at 26th Na onal Conference
of E-governance!...........................29
Articles
Jal Jeevan Mission’s Special Guest Review Meetings ...................................30
Par cipate in the 77
Independence Day Event Jal Jeevan Survekshan .........................32
- Rachna Gahilote Bisht, Shailika
Sinha and Utkarsha Rathi............6 National WASH Experts’ visits................33
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Editor-in-Chief August 2023
Rachna Gahilote Bisht
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Addi onal Secretary & Amit Kumar Ranjan
Mission Director, NJJM Lopamudra Panda
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Prime Minister
on Jal Jeevan Mission
Narendra Modi
Prime Minister
We created the Ministry of Jal Shakti, which is

laying emphasis on ensuring that pure
drinking water reaches each and every
countrymen of our country, water sensitive
systems should be developed to protect the
environment. Rs. 2.00 lakh Crore have been
spent under Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure that
pure water reaches every household.
PM’s address at the Red Fort, New Delhi on the occasion of

77 Independence Day on 15 August 2023
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1 Jal Jeevan Samvad | 35 Edition | August 2023
Note from the desk of
Additional Secretary & Mission Director…
New Delhi
31 August 2023
August marked an even ul month for Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), and as we celebrated India's 77th Independence Day,
it became a moment of deep reflec on for all of us on the significance of this day in our na on's history.
Independence Day is not just about poli cal freedom; it represents a shared responsibility to shape a brighter future
for all ci zens — a day that calls for celebra ng our unity, embracing our diversity, and char ng a path of progress for
our great na on. This no on of freedom touches upon various aspects of human existence and everyday lives,
where JJM is inching further towards 'freedom from drudgery'. In contemporary mes, JJM has emerged as a pivotal
force in bestowing freedom upon millions of women by allevia ng water scarcity and empowering them with
newfound opportuni es and skills.
One remarkable highlight of our Independence Day celebra on was the inclusion of 100 Special Invitees — our
esteemed 'Water Warriors' from 25 States/ UTs across the na on. These grassroots leaders, mostly women, which
included Village Sarpanch, Plumbers, Pump Operators, Water Metre Readers, Water Quality Tes ng Specialists,
VWSC/ Paani Sami , and SHG members, have played an integral role in the success of Jal Jeevan Mission, exemplify-
ing our commitment to long-term sustainability.
Their reless efforts at the grassroots level have been instrumental in implemen ng the Mission's objec ves,
ensuring every rural household has access to clean and safe piped water through func onal household tap connec-
ons. This is a testament to our unwavering dedica on to securing a sustainable water future for India. It is per nent
to men on that such efforts have culminated into crea ng micro and macro water u li es at the grassroots level.
The Gram Panchayats are more capacitated than ever, crea ng a new cadre of responsible and accountable ci zenry
which will create a sustainable future for the younger genera on.
JJM has played a transforma ve role by ensuring access to safe and potable piped drinking water within households.
The impact is such that, JJM has liberated women from drudgery of water collec on, and enhanced their health and
well-being. They now have more me to engage in income-genera ng ac vi es and community development
projects. The mission has also opened employment opportuni es for countless individuals, especially women, who
are ac vely par cipa ng in the water sector, whether it be as skilled laborers, community mobilisers, or entrepre-
neurs.
In pursuit of the same, JJM has ac vely embraced the idea of empowering the rural populace through a Mul -Skilling
course; Nal Jal Mitra Programme (NJMP). It is not just about providing jobs but enabling individuals to become self-
reliant and contribute to the Opera on and Maintenance (O&M) of the scheme and work towards sustainable
management of water resources. In this decentralised programme, the Gram Panchayat will capacitate the commu-
nity by nomina ng and sponsoring the candidate to be trained for various trades of the WASH sector culminated into
one course. By empowering the community with the skills (hard & so ) and knowledge needed for water-related
careers, we are not only enhancing their employability but also ensuring the long-term sustainability of our mission
by inculca ng a sense of ownership.
The study undertaken by Centre for Public Policy under IIM-B, with technical support from ILO, recently released at
CSOI, New Delhi, looks at the direct and indirect employment created under 'Har Ghar Jal' programme, sta ng that
JJM's employment genera on poten al during the construc on phase is an average of 59.93 lakh person-year of
direct and 2.22 crore person-year of indirect employment and 11.18 lakh person-year of addi onal direct employ-
ment annually during the O&M stage.
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In other good news, JJM's Water Quality Management Informa on System (WQMIS) has won the pres gious Silver
award in the category of 'Emerging Technologies for providing Ci zen Centric Services' at the 26th Na onal
Conference of E-governance, organised by the Department of Administra ve Reforms and Public Grievances
(DARPG) and the Ministry of Electronics & Informa on Technology, Government of India.
In our journey, we shouldn't forget that our success comes with the collabora ve efforts with States/ UTs, sector and
Rural WASH partners that have been instrumental for the on-going success of the Mission. This synergy has pro-
pelled us forward in providing safe piped drinking water to every rural household. By pooling exper se, resources,
and innova ve technological solu ons, we have made significant strides in achieving our goals, further underlining
our commitment to long-term sustainability.
As we look at the future of WASH landscape in India, we see a path guided by the principles of long-term
sustainability, technology-driven progress, and the boundless poten al of our ci zens of today and tomorrow who
lead the way in shaping a sustainable future. Together, we can ensure that the Jal Jeevan Mission's impact con nues
to posi vely shape the lives of millions for genera ons to come.
[Vikas Sheel]
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Goa
A&N Islands
DNH & DD
Haryana
Telangana
Puducherry
Gujarat
Punjab
Himachal Pradesh
Bihar
Mizoram
Arunachal Pradesh
Sikkim
Ladakh
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Uttarakhand
Maharashtra
Nagaland
Manipur
Tamil Nadu
Andhra Pradesh
Jammu & Kashmir
Karnataka
Tripura
States/ UTs (as on 31.8.2023)

India
Odisha
Uttar Pradesh
Tap Connection (FHTC) (as on 31.8.2023)
Chhattisgarh
Madhya Pradesh
Comparative FHTC coverage status of
Meghalaya
Progressive coverage - Functional Household
Assam
Kerala
Rajasthan
Jharkhand
West Bengal
Lakshadweep
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As on 31st August, 2023 Source: JJM-IMIS
India | Status of tap water supply in rural homes
Total number of Households with tap water Households with tap water
households (HHs) connections as on 15th Aug 2019 connections as on date
+78,988
19,23,07,218 3,23,62,838 12,97,84,888

(16.83%) (67.49%)
Households provided with tap water connection since launch of the Mission
9,74,22,050 (60.91%)
Har Ghar Jal [100% HHs with tap water connections]

100% FHTC States/ UTs
Goa, A & N Islands, Puducheerry, D&NH and D&D, Haryana, Punjab, Telangana, Gujarat
100% FHTC 100% FHTC 100% FHTC 100% FHTC

Districts Blocks Panchayats Villages
145 1,478 89,498 1,86,460
As on 15th August, 2019 As on 31st August, 2023
0%-10% 11%-25% 26%-50% 51%-75% 76%-100% 100%
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Jal Jeevan Mission’s
Special Guest Participate in the
77th Independence Day Event
- By Rachna Gahilote Bisht, Shailika Sinha and Utkarsha Rathi, NJJM
A s the proud na on celebrated its 77th Independ-

ence Day with patrio c fervor at the Red Fort in
Delhi, this year was extra special as it witnessed
the presence of 1,800 'Special Invitees' from across the
country. These 'Special Invitees' symbolise a microcosm
Jal Jeevan Mission of 100 'Special Invitees' who travelled
from 25 states, displaying outstanding dedica on and
commitment towards implementa on of this 'life
changing' Mission.
of the en re na on as they represent different walks of These guests were; Sarpanch, Plumber, Pump operator,
life. They were part of the iconic hois ng of the Na onal Water meter reader & Village Water and Sanita on
Flag by the Hon'ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, Commi ee (VWSC) members. Many of them had stepped
and heard his address to the na on seated from the out of their state for the first me and Delhi was beyond
ramparts of the historic Red Fort. their imagina on. The Union Government's ac on
acknowledged the efforts of 'Jan Bhagidari' and expressed
The day became extra special for the Water Warriors as gra tude to the 'common man' for their contribu on to
among these 1800 'Special Guests' was a delega on from na on-building in a truly democra c manner.

While addressing the na on from 'Lal Quila', the Prime
Minister spoke about the se ng up of the Ministry of Jal
Shak to ensure op mum u lisa on of precious water
resources, while ensuring that safe piped drinking water
is made available in every rural household of the country.
Earmarking Rs 3.60 lakh crore is the largest investment by

any country in the world in drinking water sector, and it is
bringing about a posi ve change in the lives of the people Hon'ble Prime Minister said,
with innumerable direct and indirect benefits, including
health, employment, empowerment, and educa on of "We created the Ministry of Jal
girl child. Shakti, which is laying
emphasis on ensuring that
The day also marked the 4th Anniversary of Jal Jeevan
Mission which was announced by the Prime Minister on
pure drinking water reaches
15th August 2019. At that me, only 3.23 crore rural each and every countrymen of
households had access to tap water connec on. In its 4- our country, water sensitive
year long journey of provisioning clean drinking water, systems should be developed
the Mission has ended the drudgery of women in 2/3rd to protect the environment".
rural households of the country with access to piped
potable tap water.
The Prime Minister asserted,
The Special Invitees were taken on a tour of Delhi. They
visited the Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya followed by the “Rs. 2.00 lakh Crore have been
Na onal War Memorial and India Gate. A func on was spent under Jal Jeevan Mission
organised by the Department of Drinking Water and to ensure that pure water
Sanita on, Ministry of Jal Shak . At the event, Union
Minister of Jal Shak , Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
reaches every household”.
felicitated the 'Special Guests' and presented them with a
memento in the presence of Minister of State of Jal Shak
and Food Processing Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel, Addressing the guests, Shri Shekhawat said, “You all
Smt. Vini Mahajan, Secretary, Department of Drinking know the importance of water. Life cannot be imagined in
Water and Sanita on and Shri Vikas Sheel, Addi onal the absence of water. Till Shri Narendra Modi became the
Secretary & Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission. Prime Minister, no one gave due importance to the water
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sector. Water as a subject was divided among many quan ty reaches every rural household and that 'No One
ministries and departments. The Prime Minister is Le Out'. The me saved by women is spent in teaching
acknowledged the importance it righ ully deserves and children, working on farmlands, growing vegetables,
made an integrated Jal Shak Ministry, where we started inves ng in livestock and goat rearing. The women are
working on all water related topics with a unified vision.” adding their share to the family income.”
Shri Shekhawat further added, “Efforts are being made The Secretary, Department of Drinking Water and
by the government to improve the lives of its ci zens. No Sanita on, Smt. Vini Mahajan, said, “It is with great joy
one could have dreamt that the century old drudgery and pride that I welcome the guests who have travelled
faced by women across rural India could be ended by long distance to a end the Independence Day celebra-
provisioning tap water connec on in every rural home. on. The honour accorded by the Prime Minister also
Under the visionary leadership of the Prime Minister, we places responsibility on our shoulder to ensure that the
have provided more than 12.83 crore tap connec ons water supplied is frequently tested for purity and is used
and the country is moving rapidly towards 'Sampoorna judiciously. Working at a speed and scale which is
Swachhata' i.e., complete cleanliness, a er declaring unparalleled, the Mission today ensures that no state has
itself Open Defeca on Free (ODF) on 2nd October 2019. less than one-third coverage. In this calendar year, we are
The target now set before us is to become ODF Plus with working at a speed wherein one tap connec on is being
Solid Liquid Waste Management. 60% of the villages have provided every second in rural India.”
already become ODF Plus. The invita on extended to the
foot soldiers of 'Har Ghar Jal' and members of VWSCs Addi onal Secretary & Mission Director of Jal Jeevan
indicates the importance accorded to these two Missions Mission, Shri Vikas Sheel, spoke about the importance of
– JJM and SBM-G, and the change it brings about in the 5 R's – refuse, reduce, reuse, repurpose and recycle water
rural landscape of the country.” for efficient water management. He said, “It is crucial to
recognise the opportuni es for u lising available
The Minister of State for Jal Shak and Food Processing resources effec vely and implement sustainable
Industries, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel spoke on the collabo- prac ces.”
ra ve effort made by the government, development
partners, civil society, and community in helping achieve Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, Shri Y K Singh, while giving
the goal of provisioning piped tap water connec on in the Vote of Thanks, said that the presence of the ‘Special
every rural household. Shri Patel said, “Jal Jeevan Mission Guests’ serves as a testament to the spirit that forms the
ensures that water of prescribed quality, in adequate essence of Jal Jeevan Mission.

It is important to narrate a few stories of the special guest who attended the function
1. Pra ma Santra is the Pradhan of Ratanpota were also lost in the process as one would slip into
village from Howrah District in West Bengal. She the deep well trying to grab a bucket of water. The
recalled that earlier there were no tap connec ons provision of piped tap water connec on in the
in the village and they were dependent on tube household has resulted in a saving of Rs 25,000
wells and handpumps for their daily water needs. annually as people were forced to call for a water
But with the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission, the work tanker every week which costed Rs 500. We had
of provisioning tap water in the village stared in never dreamt of ge ng water daily, but our life has
2021. The village was mapped by the Public Health completely changed with 'Har Ghar Jal'. We are
Engineering Department (PHED) officials to check ge ng clean piped drinking water and the me
the exis ng water sources and the same was aligned saved by women is used for undertaking income
with the water requirement of the community. genera ng ac vi es like tailoring, dairy and poultry
Later a tender was issued and the work was ini - farming.”
ated.
4. Sushila Devi, a Sarpanch of Mukundpur village in
Pra ma goes on to add, “Today, all the households, Jaipur, Rajasthan said, “I was elected from a
primary schools and anganwadi centres are ge ng reserved seat three years ago. Water has always
piped drinking water through taps. VWSC has been been an issue in our desert state. We were depend-
cons tuted and a 5-member women commi ee has ent on borewell and handpump. Carrying heavy
been formed which is trained to conduct water load of water mul ple mes in a day would lead to
quality tes ng using Field Test Kits (FTKs) at pain in the neck and legs. But with Jal Jeevan
frequent intervals. Regular chlorina on is done to Mission our life has completely changed. We are
ensure supply of safe drinking water. Everyday 55 ge ng clean piped drinking water. A one- me
lpcd water is supplied for two hours in morning and charge of Rs 2,250 was collected from every
a ernoon.” household for installa on of the tap and the
community is now using water judiciously.”
2. Shan Devi Debbarma and Anjali
Debbarma are VWSC members from Jiraniakhala 5. Urmila Mandal is an Anganwadi worker from
village in Tripura. Under 'Har Ghar Jal' programme, Ramnagar village in Sitapur Shaheed Dweep of the
they go house-to-house tes ng the quality of water Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Narra ng her
at delivery points to ensure that safe water is experience, she stated, “Earlier the lives of village
supplied in every home with adequate pressure people was difficult, as the majority of water needs
even at the tail-end houses. They also sensi se the were met by ring wells, which would dry up during
community to install tap water connec on for water the summer season. Disconnected from the
that is free of impuri es and fit to drink. While mainland, the islands were dry and water needs
narra ng their daily rou ne they said, “We tell our were met by the tankers of fresh water which were
people how dysentery and diarrhoea cases have mostly shipped from the mainland. During the
reduced in homes which are using tap water for monsoons, although the ring wells filled up, water
daily consump on. Drinking contaminated water tes ng was not done adequately causing epidemics
leads to ailments, one must install tap water to of diarrhoea, typhoid fever, and other waterborne
reduce spending money on doctor's fee and diseases. A er the implementa on of Jal Jeevan
medicines. Safe tap water saves out me and health Mission, the lives of the people have changed
in mul ple ways.” en rely. Now, they get an adequate amount of
water, which is tested weekly with the FTK and
3. Rama Maloo who belongs to Amlikala village in monthly in the laboratory.” She further added that
Bhilwara, Rajasthan said, “Jal Jeevan Mission has for her, it was like a dream come true, to be called to
ended our drudgery. Earlier we spent one and a half Delhi to see the Prime Minister, for real. She also
hours daily looking for water to meet our household interacted with other water warriors to understand
needs. With deple ng water-table, we were forced and learn from their experience which she can take
to go deep inside the well and very small quan ty of back to her village and implement those ideas and
water was available to quench our thirst. Some lives innova ons.
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6. Babiangmon Lapang, a resident of Mawphrew The Panchayat and the Commi ee have granted
village in Ri Bhoi district, Meghalaya and a VWSC & free access of water to families which are poor and
SHG member narrated that previously, the commu- cannot bear the monthly user charge. It demon-
nity had only one tap for everyone to use, leading to strates empathy and strong community support,
daily conflicts over water access. It was a me- making the programme and Mission a true 'Jan
consuming ordeal, and the water quality was also Andolan'.
below the recommended standards.
8. Dasiya Choudhry, a VWSC member from
In her words, “The JJM ini a ve has completely District Ghansaur, Madhya Pradesh, shared her
transformed our daily lives for the be er. We now experiences of distress, as she had to make the
have taps in our homes, which has saved us a difficult decision of sending her daughter to fetch
significant amount of me and energy. Addi onally, water every day from a far-fetched well, a er she
it has encouraged people to take responsibility for herself became ill from drinking contaminated
managing their water resources.” water. Her daughter couldn't a end school, wai ng
in the long queues to acquire water for the daily
She further said that as a result of these changes, needs of the family. As a result, she lost the opportu-
there has been a no ceable improvement in nity to complete her educa on.
cleanliness and sanita on condi ons within the
community. People are now dedica ng their me to But now with access to potable piped water, her
create kitchen gardens and learn about greywater daughter no longer misses school and is doing well
management techniques. Furthermore, water in studies. The accessibility of a FHTC eliminated the
quality is regularly monitored at its source, ensuring need for her daughter to fetch water from afar,
its safety for consump on. allowing her to a end school regularly and focus on
her studies. Many like her have benefited from the
The community has also become environmentally Mission, which has posi vely impacted the lives of
conscious, with residents ac vely involved in tree rural residents by addressing the issue of water
plan ng and other eco-friendly ini a ves. Overall, scarcity and contamina on. This in turn, has led to
JJM has brought about happiness and prosperity to be er educa onal opportuni es and overall well-
the village, significantly improving the quality of life being of the community. JJM has given the children
there. of her village, an equal foo ng to a end school and
change their lives for good.
7. Hazra Khatoon is a Sarpanch Sakwania Khurd
village in U ar Pradesh. Struck by personal tragedy, 9. Rajmol T, an inhabitant of Chandayamangalam
with her daughter turning deaf due to consump on village in Kerala and a member of the VWSC & SHG
of contaminated water, Hazra Khatoon took it upon shared her experiences regarding the water
herself to sensi se people on the importance of situa on. Located near the coastal area, her village
clean drinking water. While most people would go faced significant challenges related to water quality.
on self-pity, she took the other road of sensi sing High concentra ons of salinity, primarily caused by
her community on the ill-effects of consuming excessive divalent ca ons, and elevated levels of
contaminated water. She would meet people and chloride ions made the water not only unsafe but
tell them how life can be adversely affected by also problema c for daily ac vi es due to scum
con nuous consump on of unclean water. Hazra build-up. However, since the implementa on of Jal
began by conduc ng regular mee ngs to raise Jeevan Mission, there have been remarkable
awareness about clean water and proper sanita on improvements in the water situa on. Regular
prac ces. Together, with the VWSC members, she monitoring of water quality is now a standard
ensured that water was tested at the source and at prac ce, ensuring that every household receives a
delivery points on quality parameters to safeguard consistent supply of adequate and high-quality
the purity of water supply. piped water. Rajmol herself is an enthusias c user of
FTKs, which allows her to conduct weekly checks on
In order to ensure the FHTCs remain in good
water quality from various sources to guarantee
working condi on, the community contributes to
that her village consistently receives water that
the u lity and maintenance fund.

meets the prescribed quality standards. This village faced significant challenges regarding water
demonstrates the commitment of community quality and supply. In Samarpada, they relied solely
members like Rajmol towards ensuring clean and on handpumps and borewells for water, making
safe water access for their village. access to clean water both a major concern and a
costly endeavor.
10. Rajeshwari Sharma, the Gram Pradhan of Bag
Pashog village in Sirmaur district, Himachal However, Jal Jeevan Mission has brought about a
Pradesh, proudly men oned that her state has now remarkable transforma on in their lives. Firstly,
reached a 100% coverage rate with every rural water quality is closely monitored through tes ng at
household receiving tap water. She stated that her source and delivery points, ensuring that it meets
village has adopted all local schemes and has acceptable standards. Women in the village have
provided adequate training to women and young also been ac vely engaged in this process, receiving
people for water quality tes ng. Addi onally, her training in large numbers to conduct water quality
panchayat conducts awareness campaigns to tests using Field Test Kits (FTKs).
minimise water wastage.
Moreover, the collec on of water tariffs has
They are ac vely engaged in conserva on efforts by become more systema c, ensuring that the village
building small dams and tanks and are dedicated to can sustainably manage its water resources. The
reviving natural springs. Prompt ac on is taken to pump operator receives a fair payment directly
address leaks, and water quality is regularly from the Panchayat, making the water supply
monitored at its source and delivery points. With system more efficient for the community.
the efforts of the community and Jal Jeevan
The presence of Special Invitees from every corner of the
Mission, the people in her village now enjoy
country serves as a powerful testament to the mission's
improved happiness and health.
success and its ability to unite people from diverse
backgrounds in the shared goal of ensuring access to
11. Vastva Shakuntala Ben, who serves as the clean and safe water. As we move forward, this mission
Sarpanch (village head) of Samarpada village in will con nue to play a pivotal role in shaping a brighter
Gujarat's Narmada district, expressed that her and more sustainable future for India.
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Study by IIM-B & International Labour
Organisation (ILO) Estimates Creation of
13.3 Lakh Person-Year Employment
- Rachna Gahilote Bisht, NJJM
T he Jal Jeevan Mission, through

its 'Har Ghar Jal' programme, is
not only providing potable
water to rural households, schools,
anganwadi and healthcare centres
studying 917 schemes from 10 States
over a period of six months. He
acknowledged the valuable sugges-
ons received from ILO. Prof. Naik
highlighted that the study primarily
me spent, especially by women, in
collec ng water daily, highligh ng
that women spend 5.5 crore hours
daily on this task.”
but is also genera ng employment covers three aspects – direct, indirect Smt. Mahajan men oned that one
opportuni es in the villages. A study and induced employment created by rural household is ge ng a tap water
conducted by Indian Ins tute of 'Har Ghar Jal' programme. He opined connec on every second and with
Management-Bangalore (IIM-B), that Jal Jeevan Mission is bridging the con nuous efforts on the ground,
with technical support from Interna- rural-urban divide through income over 12.7 crore tap water connec-
onal Labour Organisa on (ILO), genera ng opportuni es for men, ons have been established as
tled 'Assessment of Employment women, skilled, unskilled, one- me, against 3.23 crore at the me of
Poten al of Jal Jeevan Mission' short-term and long-term employ- launch of the Mission on 15th August
es mates the crea on of 13.3 lakh ment. 2019.
person-year employment per year
during JJM opera on phase. Shri Sasaki congratulated Jal Jeevan The impact of safe drinking water
Mission for achieving 65% tap water extends beyond employment. A
The study undertaken by Centre for connec on across villages, recent study by WHO revealed that
Public Policy under IIM-B, recently emphasising that infrastructural universal tap water coverage could
released at CSOI, New Delhi, looks at development directly impacts save 4,00,000 lives. The study by IIM-B
the direct and indirect employment employment and economic growth. is par cularly important as it sheds
c re a t e d u n d e r ' H a r G h a r J a l ' He asserted that the construc on light on the impact of 'Har Ghar Jal'
programme. Shri Satoshi Sasaki, industry, which employs both skilled programme on women. In order to
Deputy Director at ILO, while and unskilled workforce, plays a ensure long-term sustainability for
speaking at the launch, emphasised crucial role in this regard. The posi ve opera on & maintenance of the water
that the construc on industry has impact on vulnerable groups in supply infrastructure created under
significant poten al to create remote villages is evident. The Government of IndiaI's biggest
employment and serves as an entry analysis derived from the study will flagship programme on rural water
p o i n t fo r i n c o m e g e n e ra o n , be taken forward in dra ing policies, supply, a Mul -Skilling course will
especially among women.” ev i d e n c e - b a s e d p l a n n i n g a n d soon be introduced, empowering
developing strategies. communi es to maintain these assets.
The study was released in the
presence of key figures, including Smt. Vini Mahajan, Secretary, In line with the vision of the Hon'ble
Smt. Vini Mahajan, Secretary DDWS; Department of Drinking Water and Prime Minister to enhance ease of
Shri Satoshi Sasaki, Deputy Director Sanita on (DDWS), while speaking living in India, the Jal Jeevan Mission
ILO; Shri Gopal Naik, Professor IIM-B; on the findings of the study, affirmed is benefi ng people in myriad ways.
and Shri Vikas Sheel, Addi onal that provisioning tap water connec- It is not only transforming rural life
Secretary and Mission Director of Jal ons in rural households is improving with func onal household tap-water
Jeevan Mission. family income and crea ng employ- connec ons (FHTCS), but is also
ment opportuni es for both men and leading to posi ve outcomes, such as
Professor Naik explained the data women. She added, “The Depart- improved health and increased
analysis process, which involved ment is happy to see the reduc on in economic opportuni es.

UNOPS Success Story:
Innovative Participatory Approach
Generates Community Action
- Madhuri Shukla, Communication and Documentation Consultant & C Sundara Manickam, State Coordinator, Tamil Nadu, UNOPS
W ater is a life-sustaining
resource. It harbors life
and is bound to the
existence of all beings; and while the
illusion of the vast blue bodies in our
improved social cohesion within the
community.
CLNOB Process
Amongst the various capacity-
building ac vi es, the first ac vity
conducted was Community Leave No
One Behind (CLNOB). It is an adapt-
able par cipatory approach in which
One such approach invented and
planet may lead us to believe that we communi es were convened and
implemented by UNOPS in its 268
have enough water to last us for facilitated to conduct their own
project villages triggered commu-
genera ons, the truth remains we analysis on the water supply system,
nity ac on in Pakkuve , a UNOPS
are careening towards mes of grey water management, and access
interven on village in Tamil Nadu
extreme water distress. to sanita on facili es.
leading to posi ve results under Jal
Rightly stated by António Guterres, Jeevan Mission. In Tamil Nadu, CLNOB allows the community to
UN Secretary-General in his closing UNOPS is directly working in two themselves understand the real
remarks at the United Na ons Water aspira onal districts – picture in rela on to their well-being,
Conference, “As humanity's most Ramanathapuram and Virudhunagar health and hygiene, the number of
precious global common good, water – to provide strategic technical water sources, toilets, open defeca-
unites us all. That's why water needs support to the district in community on hotspots and the grey water
to be at the center of the global mobilisa on, capacity building, management scenario. This also
poli cal agenda. All of humanity's ins tu onal strengthening, creates valuable primary data for
hopes for the future depend, in some educa on, and awareness as well as decision makers to address exis ng
way, on char ng a new science-based learning and sharing of best prac ces. challenges and provide interim
course to bring the Water Ac on
Agenda to life.”
Therefore, Jal Jeevan Mission was

conceptualised to be a people's
mission where it was impera ve to
adopt par cipatory approaches for
community engagement at each
level. The overarching aim is to
strengthen the local capacity for
sustainable development in terms of
knowledge, skills, and organisa on,
leaving no one behind, and striving to
reach the furthest behind first.
Par cipatory approaches can trigger

community ac on by empowering
individuals, fostering ownership, and
promo ng collabora on. The impact
of such engagement o en results in Additional collector address the important of Grama shaba
sustainable solu ons, increased UNOPS consultants participated-1
awareness, skill development, and
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Process of CLNOB Mapping
Communi es are Iden fica on of 'last Encourage community

assembled and mile' people, HHs that members to take their
facilitated to conduct need toilets/ FHTCs/ own ac on to ensure
their own analysis of GWM measures and that no one is le
current situa on related different vulnerable behind in a village/
to drinking water supply groups or categories habita on and thus
(DWS), Grey water through three improve/ sustain
management (GWM) par cipatory mapping drinking water supply,
and ODF-S. exercises (DWS, GWM GWM and ODF status.
and ODF-S).
solu ons ll the me the piped water Supply Schemes from the Cauvery All the informa on along with
supply is provided. River. The source is far away wherein observa ons and recommenda ons
pipelines have to run over mul ple was collated and shared with the
The process of mapping is led by the districts. In such a scenario, the District Collector, respec ve line
community members themselves community collec vely realised that department heads, and Panchayat
and takes place in the educa onally interim solu ons for supply of water representa ves.
and economically challenging blocks will have to be arranged.
of the district, where significant Upon perusing the primary data and
amount of handholding and support The ins tu onal memory of the older evalua ng the inputs provided by the
is ini ally required. This is essen al to ci zens was tapped-in to understand villagers themselves, the gravity of
help the villagers understand the previous water situa ons, prac ces, the situa on became clear to the
context and purpose of conduc ng a and maintenance of water bodies in officials. The ma er was understood
CLNOB exercise. the past in order to arrive at poten al and the authori es were very keen to
solu ons and interim ac on points. cascade the CLNOB process across
For effec ve documenta on of the
ground situa on under CLNOB, steps
for effec ve approach were taken up.
To facilitate and help the villagers
have standard symbols and legends,
community maps were created,
s ckers made with standardised
symbols which helped in interpre ng
and colla ng the data correctly.
These maps are easily readable
without much explana on.
Once all the data is mapped, the

outcome is explained to the villagers
and also tabulated to understand the
issues, gaps, and challenges.
Outcome of CLNOB at
Pakkuve Village
Kamudhi block in Ramanathapuram,
a UNOPS WASH project site, is Pakkuvetti GP - Ulaganadai hamlet CLNOB
dependent on Mul -village Water

the district. The Pakkuve village Collector K J Praveen Kumar, IAS to The interven on made by the team of
does not have potable drinking water a end the Gram Sabha in Pakkuve UNOPS opened new road or coordi-
source. The available water has village. na on between the community and
chemical contamina on. The government. Both sides now have a
community was dependent on the At the Gram Sabha mee ng itself the deeper understanding of the present
only pond for drinking water during Addi onal Collector issued order to situa on and are contribu ng to
monsoon season and tanker water the respec ve line department to ensuring availability of the correct
supply in non-monsoon period. It find a source within government land schemes and resources in their
resulted in an addi onal expenditure close to the exis ng private source so villages.
of Rs 100 per day per family. During that piped water supply can be
the discussions in CLNOB, the provided for the village. In order to address the problem of
community discovered that there greywater and water logging at
Recognising the poten al and various loca ons due to improper
exists a reliable source about 2 km impact of CLNOB, the District
away which falls outside the village. drainage systems, low-lying areas
Collector asked UNOPS District were iden fied and mapped during
This is the place from where private Coordinator to scale up CLNOB
par es are drawing water and selling CLNOB ac vity in all 10 target Gram
process to the Panchayat Panchayats. These were explored by
at Rs 15/pot. This poten al water leaders of all the 436
source was further explored by block and district officials. Soak pits
Panchayats in the district. were constructed in areas facing
UNOPS during water works mee ng
at the collector's office. The Following this, the Addi onal water logging. The Panchayat leaders
community went ahead and Collector gave direc ons to block re n d e re d s u p p o r t d u r i n g t h i s
submi ed request le ers to the officials to install new borewells at implementa on work.
district administra on. poten al places, and possible way to
In the target villages at
give Cauvery supply to this village and
Ramanathapuram district, construc-
Results of CLNOB construct the new OHT tank for
on of 10 soak pits was approved by
storage.
A Gram Sabha was organised to the district administra on and so far,
observe World Water Day on 22nd The Cauvery supply was given to the 6 have been constructed – 4 in
March 2023. In Ramanathapuram, village in two months' me with the Pakkuve Gram Panchayat and 1 in
the District Collector Thiru Johny Tom new High Density Poly Ethylene Sengapadai Gram Panchayat and 1 in
Varghese, IAS nominated Addi onal (HDPE) storage tank facility. Idayankualam Gram Panchayat. The
funding for the construc on was
s a n c o n e d f ro m 1 5 t h F i n a n c e
Commission (15th FC).
The United Na ons Office for Project

Services (UNOPS) is a sector partner
of the Department of Drinking Water
and Sanita on (DDWS), Ministry of
Jal Shak , Government of India (GoI)
for the implementa on of its na onal
flagship program 'Har Ghar Jal', by Jal
Jeevan Mission (JJM). UNOPS has
introduced five unique par cipatory
approaches #CLNOB (Community
Leave No One Behind), #CLASS
(Community Led Ac on for Sanitary
Su r veilla n ce) , Pa n i Pa n ch ayat
(discussions on water), Opera on &
Maintenance Triggering, and Rapid
Ac on Learning & Sharing (#RAL).
Currently UNOPS is working in 4
States of Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu,
District consultant explain the CLNOB findings, Addtional collector review the map and report Assam and U ar Pradesh covering 19
Districts across 268 villages.
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Celebrating Water for All: Jal Jeevan Mission
Fortnight in UT of Jammu & Kashmir
- Dr G N Itoo, Mission Director, Jal Jeevan Mission, J&K
J al Jeevan Mission (JJM) stands

as a pivotal na onal program,
inaugurated on 15 August
2019, by the Hon'ble Prime Minis-
ter Shri Narendra Modi, to achieve
ons have been provided despite
the geographical difficul es of the
region and its hilly landscapes.
The essence of JJM's strategy lies in

'Har Ghar Jal'. In the Union Territory empowering local communi es
(UT) of Jammu and Kashmir, a total through the establishment of Pani
of 18.67 lakh rural households are Sami s; the ins tu onal bodies
there, out of which only 5.75 lakh responsible for formula ng Village
households were ge ng water at Ac on Plans (VAPs) of the in-village
the me of launch of the Mission. water supply schemes, assessing
Now, over 12.75 lakh rural house- source sustainability, and oversee-
holds have already been covered, ing scheme implementa on. A er
i.e., since the launch of JJM, over 7 iden fica on of the sources, facility
lakh (55%) new tap water connec- of proper filtra on and storage of

water is to be created which a. Inspec on of works being vi. District-level Pani Sami
includes construc on of Rapid executed under JJM by the Conven on in each
sand/ Slow sand filtra on plants visi ng officers division for sensi sa on
and Overhead Tanks. The water is to of communi es
b. Repor ng of 100% coverage
be supplied to each household
with FHTCs in villages as 'Har During the two-week long
through pipe network. Besides, for
Ghar Jal' reported villages on programme, over 8,913 ac vi es
capacity building of the local
IMIS portal were carried out across the UT
community under UT O&M policy
various training programmes are c. Cer fica on of 'Har Ghar Jal' which included 1,362 inspec on
organised. This includes training of reported villages through works by the visi ng officers, water
5 women in each village in water Special Gram Sabhas tes ng in 1,706 villages, 1,660 Gram
tes ng using Field Tes ng Kits Sabhas, 1,285 training sessions of
d. Installa on of signages on all field staff, distribu on of FTKs in
(FTKs). In J&K, more than 32,000
water supply schemes' 870 villages, 644 school rallies, 609
women have been trained to use
infrastructures pain ng compe ons and 474
FTKs for water sample tes ng at
source and delivery points ll date. e. Making FTKs available in each debate compe ons.
There is a network of 98 numbers of village
water tes ng labs at district and Under the campaign, officers and
f. Conduc ng Special Gram officials of different ranks from the
sub-divisional level where trained
Sabhas to discuss JJM UT as well as District Administra on
staff undertakes the tests and
monitors the source contamina on g. Debates, pain ng compe - including Deputy Commissioners
for prompt remedial measures. ons, rallies, street plays etc., visited various Gram Panchayats to
in schools on the theme of inspect the JJM works and inter-
In order to give impetus to achiev- water conserva on, water acted with the local communi es to
ing the objec ves of JJM, the UT q u a l i t y, c l i m ate c h a n ge , make them familiar with and get
administra on launched 'JJM sanitary up-keep of water feedback about the implementa-
Fortnight' to focus on following sources, and re-use of grey on of this ambi ous Mission. A
priority areas: water striking feature of the campaign
was the use of art and crea ve
S Monitoring speed and quality h. Achieving 100% progress media for conveying the message of
of execu on of JJM works on under following parameters of the campaign through pain ng
ground water quality; compe ons, debates, rallies and
S Water quality monitoring signages besides training of field
i. Tes ng water (chemical staff, holding Special Gram Sabhas,
S Community mobilisa on as well as bacteriological and inspec on of various works in
S Awareness about the mission parameters) of all sources the villages.
ii. Tes ng of water in at least Besides other ac vi es during the
S Behaviour change ac vi es
3 HH from each village campaign, District-level Pani Sami
S Interpersonal communica on iii. Tes ng of water in all Conven ons were also held. For
Schools and Anganwadi 100% satura on, the UT adminis-
The fortnight long maiden aware-
Centres t ra o n h a s a p p r o v e d 3 , 1 6 1
ness and outreach programme of
schemes (having 6,716 works)
JJM which commenced from 1st iv. Training of women from
th which are at different stages of
August and concluded on 15 each village and
execu on. This includes 1,266
August 2023, coincided with the uploading their details on
borewells/ tube wells, 554 OHTs
celebra on of the country's 77th WQMIS
and 465 RSFP. At present, over 67%
Independence Day. v. Sanitary Inspec on of rural households are ge ng clean
drinking water sources tap water and the UT is moving
During the campaign, all district
officials focused on below towards full satura on.
men oned ac vi es:
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Women for Water: How Jal Jeevan Mission
has Unleashed Female Leadership
- Shailika Sinha, NJJM
W omen have always been

the prime focus of the
Union Government in
most of its flagship schemes that
have been rolled out. Mul ple
Today the scenario has
changed
In its fi h year now, Jal Jeevan
Mission has wri en new chapters of
been the main reasons that led to this
grave situa on.
The dwindling quan ty and

degrading quality of water in the
ini a ves have been undertaken in success. Besides improving the state impacted not just agriculture
the past to bring about meaningful access to safe and clean piped but also the daily lives of the people.
impacts on women health, safety, drinking water through Func onal The contaminants rendered water
well-being and living standards by the Household Tap Connec ons (FHTCs), dangerous for consump on and lead
Government of India. And with the it has had a mul plier effect on to several water-borne diseases.
launch of Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019, various other facets of a rural
it went on to establish new parame- woman's social and economic life There were a mul tude of things that
ters for the overall upli ment of the span. They are not only beneficiaries needed to be taken care of, to make
rural womenfolk. The ambi ous but also key stakeholders in the co m m u n i e s f re e f ro m wate r
programme that aims at ensuring process, where they are involved in scarcity.
access to clean piped drinking water planning, implementa on,
The stories of Charanjit Kaur,
and sanita on to everyone, has come sustainability, and Opera on &
Sumanjit Kaur and Varinder Kaur
a long way in establishing a solid Maintenance (O&M) of the schemes
from Punjab speak volumes on how
founda on and in transforming rural under the Mission.
women have led to the successful
India in a big way. implementa on and sustainability of
As part of capacity building and skill
genera on, women now stand as water supply schemes on account of
Women in Water their ac ve par cipa on, bringing a
proficient pump operators, adept
Decision-Making water quality analysts, skilled posi ve change to their communi es.
Women have always been the main plumbers, and accomplished
managers/handlers of water in rural masons, seamlessly transcending Arsenic and Iron-free Water
homes. Prior to the launch of Jal roles that were hitherto confined to at the Doorstep
Jeevan Mission, they had to bear the the male domain. Thus, Jal Jeevan
Gunnowal, a quality-affected village
real brunt of water scarcity by walking Mission stands not only as a testa-
in the Jandiala block of Amritsar
miles and standing in long queues to ment to women's prowess but also as
district, is home to 1,443 residents
fetch water to carry out household a revolu onary stride driven by their
and 270 households (HHs). Among
ac vi es. This being just one aspect; relentless commitment.
these households, 213 have FHTCs
water scarcity led to poor hygiene that supplies clean piped water from
and sanita on, impac ng their The Punjab Story a robust 75,000-litre Overhead
dignity, safety, health, and livelihood Service Reservoir (OHSR).
Punjab is one of those states that has
with the risk of waterborne, hygiene-
grappled with severe water crisis for
related diseases and infec ons. In a comprehensive survey carried
over two decades. Presence of
Young girls also suffered as they out by the Department of Water
contaminants, deteriora on of
accompanied their mothers to share Supply and Sanita on (DWSS) of the
groundwater quality, and the
the load. This ardous hustle for water, State, the presence of arsenic and
unsustainable exploita on of water
posed obstacles in their educa on heavy metals like iron were detected
resources due to the ever-increasing
and schooling. in groundwater samples, registering
demands of modern lifestyles have

Smt. Charanjeet Kaur, Chairperson of the GPWSC along with her team members
at 0.017mg/ltr. In February 2021, the extensive social and Informa on, 305 households and a popula on of
Indian Ins tute of Technology (IIT) Educa on, and Communica on (IEC) nearly 1,450 people, has set an
Madras, took a significant step campaigns to mo vate the commu- example of strong women's leader-
towards elimina ng arsenic and iron nity regarding individual water ship and community involvement.
from the groundwater in this village. sources and the use of RO Water.
They installed a state-of-the-art Sumanjit Kaur has helped the
arsenic and iron removal plant with a This led to a significant reduc on of community make significant progress
capacity of 150KL. Furthermore, water wastage with monthly tariffs by ensuring that every household in
efforts to promote the usage of being consistently paid to the pump the village has access to clean piped
arsenic and iron-free water included operator at a fixed rate of Rs 100 per water. She has achieved this through
a range of tools and techniques. household, all coordinated by the various ac vi es like awareness
GPWSC. As a result, the community programs, training sessions, and
The task to raise awareness in the has amassed a substan al savings of c o l l a b o ra o n s w i t h d i ffe r e n t
community was taken over by Smt. Rs 1,00,000 in the O&M account, and government departments.
Charanjeet Kaur, Chairperson of the there are no outstanding electricity
GPWSC (Gram Panchayat Water and bills in the village. The residents of Sarpanch Sumanjit Kaur leads regular
Sanita on Commi ee). She, along Gunnowal are grateful to DWSS for mee ngs to address water supply
with Shri Daljeet Singh, Secretary of providing them with safe and arsenic issues. These mee ngs have been
GPWSC, conducted regular cam- and iron-free water, transforming crucial in making important decisions
paigns, focusing on tap installa ons, their lives for the be er. about the water supply schemes,
mely submission of monthly water such as keeping water tanks clean,
tariffs, and the importance of Empowering Leadership improving the waterworks' site,
conserving arsenic and iron-free quickly fixing leaks, performing minor
water. Her dedica on became the
and Ac ve Par cipa on repairs and se ng specific hours for
driving force behind the success of Sumanjit Kaur, the Chairperson of water supply. She also encourages
this ini a ve. Together with the GPWSC, lives in Saferra village in her team to keep detailed records to
DWSS team, they relessly conducted Pa ala. This village, comprising of ensure transparency in ac ons.
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Punjab's water revival journey. While
challenges persist, the concerted
efforts of the government, local
communi es, and various stake-
holders have helped in mi ga ng the
severity of the crisis. By adop ng a
holis c approach that encompasses
water quan ty, quality, community
e n ga ge m e nt , a n d s u sta i n a b l e
prac ces, Punjab is gradually moving
towards water security.
Paving Paths to Gender

Equality
Sarpanch Sumanjit Kaur in a training session on water quality testing
JJM has secured the lives of millions
of women. Gone are the days of their
physical and social hardships. This
Water quality is regularly tested with objec ve of ensuring that every rural Mission has been a real gamechanger
the field test kit (FTK) provided by the household has access to a func onal in upli ing and empowering women,
department, and this task is overseen tap connec on for safe piped ensuring their voices are heard, and
by Smt. Baljinder Kaur, an Anganwadi drinking water. Her ac ve involve- in providing them with opportuni es
worker. The department staff also ment in beneficiary share collec on to thrive and contribute to the
help with training on water quality and awareness campaigns contrib- na on's progress. The face of India is
tes ng methods. They respond uted to the successful implementa- changing. This is New India – a
p ro m pt l y to a ny wate r l e a ks , on of this goal. changed India, where women health
preven ng wastage. The community and well-being are a topmost priority
ac vely promotes responsible water H e r d e d i ca o n , t ra i n i n g , a n d as envisioned by our Hon'ble Prime
use, consistently reminding everyone involvement in various water-related Minister Shri Narendra Modi.
to use this precious resource wisely ac vi es reflect the Mission's
and mindfully. commitment to promo ng gender
equality and encouraging women's Clean water, a source of bliss
To ensure the sustainability of the par cipa on. For women especially, it sets them free.
water supply, each household pays a A precious gi , pure and clear
fixed monthly tariff of Rs 100, which Over the years, 'Jal Jeevan' has For health and happiness,
goes to the dedicated pump operator, showcased encouraging results in we hold so dear!
managed by GPWSC. This prudent
financial approach has led to
commendable savings of Rs 45,000
and no pending electricity bills.
Breaking Gender Stereo-

types
Varinder Kaur's role in GPWSC
Shahpur is of empowerment. From
being an ac ve member during the
execu on of the water supply
scheme to becoming a woman pump
operator, taking on tradi onally
male-dominated roles.
Her role in achieving 100% FHTC in

the village aligns with the Mission's A water-testing training session by Varinder Kaur to equip women

A Thirst for Progress:
Raghuram Village's Remarkable Transformation
- PHED, West Bengal and Disha Ranjana, WASHi, NJJM
N estled in the picturesque

surroundings of tea gardens,
Raghuram is a tribal village in
the Naxalbari block of Darjeeling
District. The village is home to 105
addressing various challenges, and
improving the community's overall
well-being. Among the beneficiaries
is Sumita Munda and other villagers,
who now have access to potable
water connec on in her home, her
daughters no longer suffer from
stomach aches and other illnesses.
She says, “With access to safe
drinking water, the risk of waterborne
families comprising 481 people, water and have seen a significant illnesses has significantly reduced,
including 431 tribal individuals. improvement in their quality of life. resul ng in a healthier and more
Thanks to the Jal Jeevan Mission, hygienic lifestyle for my en re
Raghuram has been cer fied as a Har Sumita Munda's Journey to family.”
Ghar Jal village, with clean drinking
water now available in every house-
Be er Health Beyond the health benefits, the
hold. The life thread of this village is Scarcity of water was a constant provision of clean water has trans-
made up of intricately picked tea challenge for Sumita Munda, a formed the socio-economic aspects
leaves. This has brought about a resident of Raghuram village. As a of Raghuram village. With safe
posi ve change and improved the mother of two young girls, she had to drinking water now accessible,
overall well-being of the community, ensure their well-being. During the villagers can focus more on their
including those working in nearby tea scorching summer months, the livelihoods and produc ve ac vi es.
gardens. With the implementa on of villagers would travel long distances The burden of water-related chores
the Jal Jeevan Mission in the area and to fetch water, compromising its has eased, empowering women and
the provision of tap connec ons, quality and resul ng in frequent children to engage in other pursuits.
people's life took a posi ve turn. This health issues for the children, such as The villagers are united in their
i nte r ve n o n b ro u g ht a b o u t a diarrhoea and dysentery. Sumita gra tude for the posi ve change that
remarkable transforma on, joyfully shares that a er having piped has upli ed their lives.
Sumita Munda Paro Nayek Luyitel Nayek
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Paro Nayek's Promise for a priori se cleanliness by washing improved their overall wellbeing,
hands with soap and clean water ensuring a healthier and more secure
Brighter Future before meals, and avoid wastage of future for the family.
Paro Nayek, a mother of two daugh- water.
ters, faced the daily struggle of A Story of Change
accessing clean drinking water in With the water problem behind
Raghuram village. She and her them, the Nayek family now has In the heart of Raghuram village,
husband work as labourers in the tea embraced a healthier and worry-free Durgi Santal is working as a pump
garden. Their only op ons were the lifestyle. The children can a end operator at Ghusura Pumping
tea garden's tank, which wasn't school regularly, and the financial sta on. With a warm smile, she
available every day, or their own well, burden of frequent illnesses has shares, “As a pump operator, provid-
which o en led to physical ailments, eased. This transforma on highlights ing water to Raghuram village's tribal
financial hardships, and their the significance of accessible and p o p u l a o n fi l l s m e w i t h j o y.
children missing school due to clean drinking water, leaving the Witnessing a posi ve impact on lives,
recurring illnesses. family grateful and commi ed to especially on Sumita Munda and her
responsible water usage. daughters is truly rewarding. Jal
Jeevan Mission has given a new lease
Paro's three rules Luiytel Nayek's Improved of life and empowered the commu-
nity by freeing women from the toil of
in her own words Lifestyle with Clean Water fetching water over long distances.”
“
“Pani pura leoke hoi jaoel ke
baad, moy panikar nal ke band
For 62-year-old Luiytel Nayek, a
mother of two children working in a
local tea garden, life took an unex-
pected turn when one of her children
Raghuram village stands as a testa-
ment to Jal Jeevan Mission's success
story. Through func onal household
kair debu, taki mor ghar kar baad tap connec ons, it has not only
main wale ghar bhi pani pai.” passed away due to stomach illness,
followed by her husband's demise resolved the water scarcity issues but
(I will turn off the tap when not from a similar ailment. The cause was has also improved the overall quality of
in use, so that others can also a ributed to the consump on of life for the villagers. Sumita Munda's
have drinking water) contaminated water from an unsani- story underscores the profound
tary well in a distant tea garden. benefits of this ini a ve; with
“Khaonkar agea saaf pani ebong enhanced safety, be er health, socio-
sabun sei haat dhui ke khana For a considerable me, the family economic development, and an
khabu.” grappled with water-related chal- empowered community. Jal Jeevan
(I will wash hands with clean lenges, un l they finally received a Mission has truly brought about a
water & soap before ea ng) drinking water tap connec on at posi ve change, crea ng a brighter
their home, giving a posi ve turn to and more prosperous future not just
“Pani ke barbai band karop.” their lives. The presence of clean for Raghuram village but for several
“ drinking water has substan ally other communi es across the na on.
(I will stop was ng water)
However, their lives took a posi ve

turn when her family received a
drinking water connec on at their
home. The family's water woes and
worries were finally resolved. Now,
they enjoy the luxury of clean
drinking water without any hardships.
Recognising the value of this precious

resource, Paro made three firm
promises. She vowed to turn off the
tap a er collec ng water so that Durgi Santal, pump operator at Ghusuru Pumping Station
others could have access to it,

Case Study: Chhattisgarh
Development of Water Security Plan
at Village-level Adopting Scienti c Approach
Ajay Kumar Sahu, Chief Engineer, PHED, Chhattisgarh, Harish Kumar Hingorani, Rtd. Engineer-in-Chief, PHED, Chhattisgarh,
Dr. I. C Das, Group Head, Geosciences Group, NRSC, ISRO, Hyderabad,
Dr. Ninad Bodhankar, Prof Geology, Pd. Ravi Shankar University, Raipur (CG); Prashant Kawishwar, Sr. Scientist, CGCOST, Raipur
- Edited by Lopamudra Panda, WASHi, NJJM
Background objec ves involves intricate and interconnected factors.

The advent of Remote Sensing (RS) technology has
The inadvertent over-extrac on of groundwater for
opened new vistas for effec ve groundwater explora-
various purposes has led to a decline in both the ground-
on. The integra on of RS technology with Geographical
water table and the produc vity of groundwater sources.
Informa on System (GIS) offers a highly effec ve
This situa on poses a significant threat to the long-term
approach for iden fying appropriate structures and
viability of drinking water sources. Alongside the issue of
achieving sustainable management of groundwater
quan ty, the quality of water is also deteriora ng,
resources. The synop c view provided by the satellite
thereby adversely affec ng the well-being of the
data is of immense use for deriving an integrated
community.
perspec ve of various features.
The opera onal guidelines for the Jal Jeevan Mission
In this context, a study is being undertaken by PHED,
emphasise the cri cal importance of ensuring water
Chha sgarh with the aim to illustrate the prac cality of
security and sustainability for these sources. This
u lizing RS & GIS to generate a Village Level Comprehen-
involves the use of appropriate technologies and a
sive Water Security Ac on Plan (VCWSAP) showing the
scien fic approach to formulate a comprehensive water
strategic loca ons for suitable recharge structures.
security ac on plan. Notably, Sec on 8.4 of the JJM
guidelines specifically recommends the u lisa on of
Data & tools used for the study
Hydrogeological Maps (HGM) to iden fy loca on-
specific borewell recharge structures. This iden fica on S Village & its loca on (la tude & longitude), name of
process is facilitated by leveraging Remote Sensing and Gram Panchayat, Block & District
Geographic Informa on System (GIS) technologies. S Census data of the village
Consequently, there arises a crucial need to develop a S Ul mate popula on to be served & required water
Village Level Comprehensive Water Security Plan demand in LPD
(VCWSP) using advanced scien fic tools. This plan aims S Exis ng drinking water supply sources details
to address the challenges of water scarcity and contami-
S Topo sheet & HGM map
na on by strategically implemen ng measures based on
accurate scien fic assessments and mapping techniques. S Watershed coding milli & micro
S Soil map
Objec ve
S Khasra map
(a) To improve groundwater table
S GPS locator instrument
(b) To enhance the yield of groundwater-based
Process for iden fica on of loca ons –
sources, and
Site-specific recharge structures using HGM maps
(c) To improve the water quality of groundwater-based S Assessment of ul mate drinking water require-
sources ments for the village
S Locate village on topo sheet & HGM map (Exis ng
Technology Interven ons
1:50000 scale)
The process of selec ng the most suitable water
S Geo-referencing of administra ve map boundaries -
harves ng structures tailored to a specific site's
District, Block, village
th
S Geo-referencing of topo sheet & HGM maps in and S Exis ng water supply details
around the village S Total number of tubewell (TW) drilled : 24
S Conversion of HGM map at the scale of 1:10000 S Hand pump installed : 22
S Demarca on of in and around area of the village S Solar pump installed - Standalone
showing various features like geology, watershed with Cistern in Khaspara &
boundaries (milli & micro) on topo sheet in & Kurgipani habita on : 02
around the village
S Func onal TW in Summer : 14
S Development of thema c map – Drainage showing
stream ordering, contours & slope, geological S Non-Func onal TW : 10
showing structural details, geomorphology and S Water Quality affected : 0
lineaments, soil texture etc. S Present popula on (2023) : 1380
Suppor ng agencies for conduc ng the survey: S Present household : 235
S NRSC, Hyderabad S Average summer hand pump

discharge in LPH : 600
S CGCOST, Raipur
S Average solar pump discharge in LPH : 1000
S Department of Geology, Ravi Shankar University
Raipur S Total water availability (LPD) : 67600
S Present LPCD : 49
Details of project area for the study
Village : Chirpal Issues:
Gram Panchayat : Chirpal S Sufficient yield in the sources, not available
Block : Darbha S No household connec on provided
District : Bastar
2. Development of Geo-Referenced
Loca on of Village Thema c Maps
Topo sheet No. : 65F/13 To understand the inflow and ou low dynamics of
groundwater resources, thema c layers at the micro-
La tude : 18° 57' 10.75 N watershed or milli-watershed level have been developed.
Longitude : 81° 52' 17.43 E To achieve this, a comprehensive GIS database was
established, encompassing all relevant thema c layers at
1. Geo-Referenced Village Administra ve a village-level scale, ideally at 1:10,000 resolu on. The
Map @ Scale of 1:10000 primary goal of this ini a ve is to conduct a thorough
analysis of these integrated layers in order to gain insights
into the overall aquifer health and condi ons within the
specified geographic area.

3. Assessment for the Number of S Topography & Slope
Tubewells Required S Soil Texture
From the geo-reference thema c map, it’s found that S Geology
there are four hydro-geomorphic units available in and S Faults, Fissures & Lineaments
around the village of Chirpal. The hydrogeological maps
S Water Availability – in Aquifer
suggested the availability of water as indicated below for
different hydro-geomorphic units:
Hydro-
An cipated Depth in
SN Geomorphic
Yield in LPM Meters
Units
01 PLM – 68 10 – 50 70 – 80
02 PLH – 68 0 – 10 80 – 100
03 PLS – 68 10 – 50 80 – 100
04 PLM – 64 100 – 200 60 – 80 Source
La tude Longitude
Loca on No
Recommended hydro-geomorphic unit PLM-64 with 01 18.943897410 81.856763280
an cipated yield of 100 LPM with the tubewell depth of
02 18.940781610 81.861462360
100 metres
S Assessed Ul mate Water Demand is 1,18,776 LPD 03 18.939266370 81.861077160
for the year 2053. Considering pumping hours as 16, 04 18.973841400 81.855967320
the required discharge is 124 LPM.
05 18.968415660 81.857036880
S If tubewells are proposed as a source, then required
numbers may be 2. Note: All the sources suggested in PLM-64 Hydro-
Geomorphic unit
4. Overlay for Decision-Making
Overlay of Village Boundary, Drainage with Stream 6. Transfer & Valida on of Source
Ordering, Hydro-Geomorphic Units, Lineaments Overlay
Loca ons on the Ground using GPS
of Village Boundary with Contour Map
Instruments
Using the GPS instruments, PHED located and marked
the posi ons of source points 1, 2, and 3 in the field. This
was done to confirm the accuracy of these iden fied
points based on ground observa ons of the HGM maps
and the results of geophysical studies.
7. Conduc ng Geo-Physical Survey

Overlay of Village Boundary, Overlay of Village Boundary
Drainage with Stream with Contour Map
Ordering, Hydro-Geomorphic
Units, Lineaments
5. Recommended Source Loca ons using

HGM Maps
Source loca ons that have been iden fied are 2 in the
northern & 3 in the southern part of the study area in
considera on with: Electrical Resis vity Test (ERT)
th
Geo-Physical Survey Results by ERT groundwater moves along this barrier at shallow depth.
Further studies can be ascertained to structural control
viz. a local fault or lineament, which helps in groundwater
percola on and seepage to deeper depths.
9. Findings of Geo-Physical Survey, Studies
ERT Output for Wenner-Schlumberger Electrode Array
ERT Output for Dipole-Dipole Electrode Array

When comparing the results obtained using the Electrical
Resis vity Tomography (ERT) technique with both the
Wenner-Schlumberger and Dipole-Dipole electrode
arrangements, it is evident that there is a consistent
Suggested
iden fica on of a low resis vity zone in both arrays.
Source La tude Longitude
However, it's worth no ng that the assigned colour
Loca on No
represen ng this zone differs between the two
arrangements. L1 18.939722220 81.860000040
L2 18.939999960 81.859444560
8. Physical Site Valida on and Studies
Yellow shale exposed due to excava on for cul va on
between electrode 16 to 31. The groundwater stored in 10. Field Valida on by Drilling of Tubewell
the topsoil seeps along the contact of topsoil and shale. on Loca on L1
The abrupt presence of jointed red shale marks presence
Following a comprehensive geophysical survey of the
of subsurface lineament or a fault that is indicated in the
recommended loca on denoted as L1, a tubewell has
ERT by a low resis vity zone reaches to deeper depth
been successfully drilled to a depth of 50 metres in
between electrode 8 and 13.
accordance with the findings from the geophysical
studies. The strata encountered during this drilling
opera on have been documented as part of the study.
Brown Soil — 18.30 M

Brown Soil with So Rock — 9.15 M
Loose Yellow Soil with So Rock — 4.57 M
Yellow shale exposed due to The abrupt presence of Yellow Soil with So Rock Water — 4.57 M
excava on for cul va on jointed red shale marks
Found – 12 LPM
between electrode 16 to 31. presence of subsurface
The groundwater stored in the lineament or a fault that is
topsoil seeps along the contact indicated in the ERT by a low Yellow So Rock Water Found – — 4.57 M
of topsoil and shale. resis vity zone reaches to 23 LPM
deeper depth between
electrode 8 and 13.
Light Black Soil Water Found – 49 — 4.57 M
LPM
ERT studies & physical site valida on suggest the
presence of shale, which forms an impermeable barrier Shale Rock — 4.57 M
and does not allow the water to percolate deeper. The

11. Recommenda on
S Sub-surface Composi on Analysis: The ERT results
reveal that the study area is characterized by a
sloping terrain primarily composed of a thick layer
of stabilized soil with varying sizes of shale. The
heterogeneity of the subsurface strata poses
significant challenges for drilling borewells.
Moreover, the presence of weathered shale with
low permeability in the subsurface creates the
illusion of water due to low apparent resis vity
values.
S Alterna ve Water Source Recommenda on: Given

the above findings, it strongly discourages the
12. Proposed Loca ons for Site-Specific
installa on of borewells in this area. Instead, the Recharge Structures to ensure Drinking
construc on of large-diameter dug wells, approxi- Water Sources Reliability – Develop-
mately 10 meters in diameter, reaching depths of ment of VCWASP
50-60 feet (15-18 meters) is proposed. These dug
wells would tap into the shallow, unconfined The study shows that while iden fying the recharge
aquifers. Implemen ng effec ve recharge structures to ensure the sustainability of the drinking
measures is essen al to stabilize the local water water sources as part of Jal Shak Abhiyan, it is essen al
table. Addi onally, a combina on of dug wells and to consider the following factors into account.
borewells, with borewells limited to a depth of 40 S Topography & Slope
meters, could be explored for future development. S Soil Texture
S Monitoring Groundwater Levels: To assess the S Geology
impact of the recharge measures on the groundwa- S Faults, Fissures & Lineaments
ter table, we recommend the installa on of
groundwater level sensors. These sensors will Based on the overlays of various thema c maps, the
provide valuable data for tracking seasonal fluctua- loca ons of site-specific recharge structures have been
ons in the water table, aiding in the management iden fied. Accordingly, loca on details are depicted
and sustainability of the local water resources. below:
Recharge Loca on No La tude Longitude Type Purpose

Recharge Loca on -1 18.956685690 81.867196800 Gabion – Boulder Check To control the velocity &
channel erosion as well as
Recharge Loca on -2 18.955630170 81.868485600 Gabion – Boulder Check increase the percola on tank
Recharge Loca on -3 18.954066150 81.867924360 Gabion – Boulder Check

Gabion Boulder
Recharge Loca on -4 18.955386900 81.862348680 Gabion – Boulder Check Check
Boulder Check
Recharge Loca on -6 18.954261090 81.863994960 Gabion – Boulder Check cum Dyke
Recharge Loca on -7 18.950306040 81.863425440 Gabion – Boulder Check Source

th
Recharge Loca on No La tude Longitude Type Purpose
Recharge Loca on – 4 18.935526240 81.860276880 Boulder Check Cum Dyke Boulder Check cum Sub-
Surface dyke to retain the
base flow, raising the
Recharge Loca on - 5 18.940969260 81.854004240 Boulder Check Cum Dyke upstream water level &
quan ty of water.
Recommended Dug 18.939933000 81.860017000 Large Diameter Dug well
Well Site
Conclusion Within the framework of the Jal Shak Abhiyan, it is

essen al to implement sufficient interven ons for each
In conclusion, ensuring the sustainability of groundwa- water source to secure its long-term sustainability for
ter-based drinking water sources is a cri cal impera ve, drinking water purposes.
with the foremost requirement being the iden fica on
of sustainable sources. The primary factor to consider, as To facilitate this objec ve, high-resolu on Hydro-
outlined in the JJM (Jal Jeevan Mission) guidelines, is the Geological Maps (HGM) at a 1:10,000 scale should be
long-term sustainability of these sources. me culously prepared and employed for the technical
assessment of aquifer systems in villages across the
The planning process should encompass a comprehen- country. Concurrently, con nuous monitoring of
sive understanding of the dynamics between surface and groundwater levels is impera ve to ensure the ongoing
groundwater interac ons, the status of groundwater sustainability of these vital water sources.
recharge, and the regimen for withdrawing groundwater.
YEARS
Celebrating
FREEDOM from Drudgery
Congratulations to Jal Jeevan Mission’s WQMIS for the Silver Award
at 26th National Conference of E-governance!
J al Jeevan Mission’s Water Quality Management

Informa on System (WQMIS) has won the pres -
gious Silver award in the category of ‘Emerging
Technologies for providing Ci zen Centric Services’ at the
26th Na onal Conference of E-governance, organised by
The award was conferred by the Hon’ble Minister of State
(Personnel & Public Grievances), Shri Dr Jitendra Singh to
NJJM team consis ng of Shri Vikas Sheel, AS&MD, Shri
Pradeep Singh, Director-NJJM, Shri Ajay Kumar, Director,
and Smt. Seeman nee Sengupta, DDG-NIC.
the Department of Administra ve Reforms and Public
Grievances (DARPG) and the Ministry of Electronics & Kudos to the NJJM team for their
Informa on Technology, Government of India. outstanding achievement!!!
अब दे श के
9 लाख से यादा
कूल म नल से जल
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Review Meetings
quality of infrastructure works, ensuring tap water

Tripura connec ons in schools and Anganwadi centres, involving
women SHGs in O&M ac vi es, ensuring source
sustainability and safe piped water supply. Secretary, DDWS
requested that all District Collectors (DCs) to make use of
Secretary, DDWS and the Chief Secretary, Government of JJM dashboard for regular monitoring and ground truthing.
Tripura jointly chaired a virtual mee ng on 4th August,
2023, to review the progress and status of Jal Jeevan From the State, the mee ng was a ended by Principal
Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission - Grameen Secretary, Chief Engineer, representa ves from the
(SBMG). During the mee ng, it was emphasised to Forest, Planning, and Urban Development departments,
expedite the implementa on of JJM, evalua on of Managing Director, and Deputy Commissioners from all
progress in aspira onal districts, schools, and Anganwadi districts, along with other senior officials. From DDWS,
centres, as well as the mely handover of schemes. The key a endees included AS&MD, NJJM, JS&MD of SBMG,
par cipants were urged to ensure regular monitoring of and the Director of NJJM.
progress and the mely comple on of schemes.
The mee ng was a ended by the Secretary, Managing

Director, Chief Engineer, and Deputy Commissioners
from all districts, along with other senior officials.
Representa ves from DDWS, including JS&MD of SBMG,
as well as Directors from Na onal Jal Jeevan Mission,
were also present.
UT of Ladakh
Secretary, DDWS and Advisor to the LG, Union Territory of

Ladakh, jointly chaired a mee ng on 9th August, 2023 with
the purpose of assessing the progress and status of Jal
Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission -
Nagaland Grameen (SBMG). The mee ng laid significant emphasis
on various cri cal aspects, such as achieving full coverage
of the UT within s pulated meline, maintaining quality
of infrastructure works, facilita ng tap water connec-
On 7th August 2023, Secretary, DDWS and Chief Secretary, ons in schools/ AWCs, mely cer fica on and handover
Government of Nagaland, co-chaired a mee ng to review of schemes, promo ng source sustainability, and
the status and progress of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and providing safe piped water supply. The Secretary also
Swachh Bharat Mission - Grameen (SBMG). The mee ng urged the DCs to u lise JJM dashboard for regular
placed an emphasis on several key aspects, including the monitoring and ground-level verifica on of progress.

The Commissioner and Secretary, as well as the DCs from The mee ng was a ended by a dis nguished group of
both districts and other senior officials from the State were officials, including Addi onal Chief Secretaries, Principal
also part of the mee ng along with the AS&MD - NJJM, the Secretaries, Secretaries, Mission Directors, Joint Secre-
JS&MD - SBMG, and an Area Officer from DDWS. taries, Engineers-in-Chief, Joint Directors, and other
senior representa ves from States/ UTs such as
Directors, Deputy Secretaries, Addi onal Advisors, and
other personnel.
Pending Clearances Meeting
National Sports Day

Secretary, DDWS chaired a review mee ng of pending
clearances under JJM in eight states, namely; Assam,
Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Tamil
Nadu, U ar Pradesh and West Bengal with the Ministry On Na onal Sports Day, 29 August 2023, Smt. Vini
of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), Na onal Mahajan, Secretary, DDWS, inspired a healthier tomor-
Highways Authority of India (NHAI), Ministry of Environ- row by leading the ‘Fit India Pledge’ among DDWS
ment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and Railways Officers/ Officials at CGO Complex, New Delhi.
on 10th August, 2023. She urged the agencies and states Celebra ng the day, the senior officers of DDWS and its
to expedite the clearances and share updated status, employees par cipated in several sports ac vi es.
assuring full support & coopera on from NJJM.
From Social Media Wall

The mee ng was a ended by AS&MD- NJJM, DIG of
Forest MoEFCC, ED - Railways, GM - NHAI, officers from
zonal offices of Railways, Directors & DS – NJJM. Senior
officials from eight states joined the mee ng virtually.
Smt. Darshana Jardosh, Hon'ble Minister of State for
Railways & Tex les, Government of India, paid a visit to
the villages of Nagaland as part of the Vibrant Village
program. Subsequently, she took to social media to share
her thoughts and reflec ons on the visit.
Review Meeting
A virtual review mee ng was conducted by Secretary,

Department of Drinking Water and Sanita on (DDWS) on
11th August, 2023 to evaluate the progress and status of
implementa on in various States/ UTs. During this
mee ng, AS&MD, NJJM gave a detailed presenta on
addressing the issues and challenges pertaining to the
implementa on of the mission and ma ers related to the
awarding of work, mely comple on of projects,
monitoring, cer fica on, scheme handover, and IEC
efforts.
th
Jal Jeevan Survekshan
I n the month of August-2023, Chirang from Assam, Ayodhya & Bulandshahr districts from U ar Pradesh, Nilgiris from
Tamil Nadu and Burhanpur from Madhya Pradesh have secured first rank in Aspirants, Performers, Achievers, High
Achievers, and Front Runners sub-categories respec vely under “Best Performing Category”.
Followed by, Jaisalmer from Rajasthan, Ayodhya and Bareilly districts from U ar Pradesh, and Tirap from Arunachal
Pradesh have secured first rank in Aspirants, Performers, Achievers, and High Achievers sub-categories respec vely under
“Fastest Moving Category”.

National WASH Experts’ visits
I n the month of August-2023, Na onal WASH Experts’ visits were conducted in 12 priority-focused states, to observe
the ground-level situa on and provide sugges ons to improve the quality of work done in the villages, total 28 teams
consis ng of two WASH experts visited 12 States to evaluate the quality of work done/ on-going in 448 villages. Star
ra ng of villages visited by them is a ached herewith.
No. of villages rated under

S. No. States
1 Star 2 Star 3 Star 4 Star 5 Star
1. Andhra Pradesh 0 0 0 17 15
2. Assam 1 5 21 5 0
3. Chha sgarh 0 0 12 19 1
4. Jharkhand 0 4 29 10 0
5. Karnataka 0 0 1 24 7
6. Madhya Pradesh 0 1 10 43 11
7. Maharashtra 0 0 4 25 3
8. Odisha 0 2 9 19 0
9. Rajasthan 0 0 9 16 14
10. Tamil Nadu 0 0 17 15 0
11. U ar Pradesh 0 0 32 32 0
12. West Bengal 0 0 29 3 0
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Jal Jeevan

August | 35th Edition | Year 2023

“Rs. 2.00 lakh Crore have been

PM’s address at the Red Fort, New Delhi on the occasion of

We created the Ministry of Jal Shakti, which is

PM’s address at the Red Fort, New Delhi on the occasion of

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Jal Jeevan Samvad | 35th Edition | August 2023

States/ UTs (as on 31.8.2023)

India | Status of tap water supply in rural homes

19,23,07,218 3,23,62,838 12,97,84,888

Har Ghar Jal [100% HHs with tap water connections]

100% FHTC 100% FHTC 100% FHTC 100% FHTC

145 1,478 89,498 1,86,460

As on 15th August, 2019 As on 31st August, 2023

0%-10% 11%-25% 26%-50% 51%-75% 76%-100% 100%

A s the proud na on celebrated its 77th Independ-

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Earmarking Rs 3.60 lakh crore is the largest investment by

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T he Jal Jeevan Mission, through

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Therefore, Jal Jeevan Mission was

Par cipatory approaches can trigger

Communi es are Iden ﬁca on of 'last Encourage community

Once all the data is mapped, the

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The United Na ons Oﬃce for Project

J al Jeevan Mission (JJM) stands

The essence of JJM's strategy lies in

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W omen have always been

The dwindling quan ty and

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Paving Paths to Gender

Breaking Gender Stereo-

Her role in achieving 100% FHTC in

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N estled in the picturesque

Sumita Munda Paro Nayek Luyitel Nayek

However, their lives took a posi ve

Recognising the value of this precious

Jal Jeevan Samvad | 35th Edition | August 2023 22

Background objec ves involves intricate and interconnected factors.

S NRSC, Hyderabad S Average summer hand pump

Block : Darbha S No household connec on provided

Jal Jeevan Samvad | 35th Edition | August 2023 24

7. Conduc ng Geo-Physical Survey

5. Recommended Source Loca ons using

9. Findings of Geo-Physical Survey, Studies

ERT Output for Wenner-Schlumberger Electrode Array

ERT Output for Dipole-Dipole Electrode Array

Brown Soil — 18.30 M

Jal Jeevan Samvad | 35th Edition | August 2023 26

S Alterna ve Water Source Recommenda on: Given

Recharge Loca on No La tude Longitude Type Purpose

Recharge Loca on -3 18.954066150 81.867924360 Gabion – Boulder Check

Recharge Loca on -7 18.950306040 81.863425440 Gabion – Boulder Check Source