Jal Jeevan Mission    

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Connected to: Prelims and GS 3

Context: Tap Water connection to 9 Crore Rural Homes under Jal Jeevan Mission.

Jal Jeevan Mission:

• The Mission was launched on August 15, 2019.
• Implemented by Ministry of Jal Shakti
• To provide safe and adequate drinking water through household tap connections by 2024 to all rural households and public institutions; Gram Panchayat building, Primary School, Anganwadi center, Health and wellness centers, etc.

Features:

• The Mission ensures community participation and also includes Awareness, Education and Communication Campaign.
• Development of water supply infrastructure to provide tap water connection to every rural household.
• Development of drinking water sources to ensure long-term sustainability of the water supply system.
• Other features; Providing training, establishing water quality laboratories, Strict water quality testing and surveillance, Promoting Research work, starting knowledge center, programme for capacity building of communities, etc.

https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in/about_jjm