Though official reports claim 100% household tap connections in some villages, but many lack taps or receive limited water.
- Despite official claims, reliance on groundwater through handpumps continues in many villages.
Challenges include continuous water supply and laying pipes in difficult terrains.

Launched on August 15, 2019, Jal Jeevan Mission falls under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Jal Jeevan Mission’s primary objective is to provide safe and sufficient drinking water to all rural households in India through individual household tap connections by 2024.
The JJM defines an (Functional Household Tap Connection) FHTC household as one where at least 55 liters of potable water per person per day is available.
It emphasizes activities such as grey water management, water conservation, and rainwater harvesting to promote sustainable water use.
The mission adopts a community-based approach to water management and includes extensive Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) efforts to create awareness and involvement at the grassroots level.
The funding pattern for the mission varies:
- 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States.
- 50:50 for other states.
- 100% for Union Territories.
The mission aims to:
- Assist states and UTs in planning rural water supply strategies.
- Develop water supply infrastructure to provide Functional Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household by 2024.