Over 15.51 crore (1 Crore = 10 Million) rural households now have tap water, says govt.
Central government in partnership with States and Union Territories, is actively advancing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal, which aims to provide every rural household with access to safe drinking water through functional tap connections. In a written reply to the Lok Sabha, Minister of State for Jal Shakti, V. Somanna, said that the mission is designed to supply 55 litres of water per person per day while maintaining prescribed quality standards.
“The government is committed to ensuring a regular and long-term supply of potable water to rural households across the country,” Somanna said.
