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