Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal)

Safe and adequate drinking water through tap connections to every rural household.

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched on 15 August 2019 with the goal of providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) — popularly called "Har Ghar Jal" — to every rural household in India. It focuses on supplying safe and adequate drinking water on a regular and long-term basis.

Scheme at a Glance

Launched 15 August 2019
Lead Ministry Ministry of Jal Shakti
Tagline Har Ghar Jal
Water Supply Norm 55 litres per person per day (LPCD)
Type Centrally Sponsored Scheme

Key Features & Objectives

  • Provide piped tap water supply to every rural home at the rate of 55 litres per capita per day.
  • Prioritise water-stressed areas, aspirational districts and quality-affected habitations.
  • Promote community participation through Village Water and Sanitation Committees (Pani Samitis).
  • Ensure source sustainability through rainwater harvesting and greywater management.
Related Data & Facts:
  • JJM is implemented by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
  • At launch, only about 3 crore (17%) of rural households had tap water connections; the mission greatly expanded coverage.
  • An urban counterpart, the Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban), was announced to provide tap connections in urban areas.

Practice MCQs

Q1. In which year was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched?

a) 2017   b) 2018   c) 2019   d) 2020

Answer: c) 2019

Q2. The popular tagline of the Jal Jeevan Mission is:

a) Har Ghar Jal   b) Swachh Jal   c) Jal Shakti   d) Nirmal Jal

Answer: a) Har Ghar Jal

Q3. Which ministry implements the Jal Jeevan Mission?

a) Ministry of Rural Development   b) Ministry of Jal Shakti   c) Ministry of Health   d) Ministry of Agriculture

Answer: b) Ministry of Jal Shakti

Q4. What is the prescribed water supply norm under JJM?

a) 40 LPCD   b) 50 LPCD   c) 55 LPCD   d) 70 LPCD

Answer: c) 55 LPCD

Q5. The village-level committees that manage water supply under JJM are called:

a) Gram Sabha   b) Pani Samiti   c) Jal Board   d) Nagar Palika

Answer: b) Pani Samiti