India, Aug. 11 -- The Government of India issued the following news release:
Since August 2019, Government of India in partnership with States is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal to make provision of potable water to every rural household of the country through functional tap water connection.
At the time of announcement of JJM, 3.23 Crore (17%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. So far, as reported by States/ UTs as on 07.08.2025, around 12.45 Crore additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections. Thus, as on 07.08.2025, out of 19.36 Crore rural households, more than 15.68 Crore (81%) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes. State/ UT-wise de...