Parliamentary panel warns lack of sustainable water sources threatens Jal Jeevan Mission goals
A parliamentary committee has warned that the objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide consistent potable water to all rural households will remain unfulfilled due to a lack of sustainable water sources. Despite tap connections being installed, many sources are depleting within a year or two. The committee recommended implementing 'source to tap' schemes to account for the entire water supply chain. The Union Cabinet recently extended the JJM programme to 2028 and allocated additional funds, shifting its focus from infrastructure creation to service delivery and sustainable rural piped potable water supply, instituting a national digital framework called 'Sujalam Bharat'.
Key Points
- The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) faces a significant challenge from the lack of sustainable water sources, threatening its goal of universal potable water supply.
- A parliamentary committee noted that many installed tap connections are becoming defunct due to rapidly depleting water sources.
- The committee recommended implementing 'source to tap' schemes to ensure the entire water supply chain, from source to delivery, is accounted for.
- The Union Cabinet extended the JJM programme to 2028 with additional funds, shifting focus to sustainable service delivery.
- A new national digital framework, 'Sujalam Bharat', will be instituted to digitally map the complete drinking water supply system.
Exam Facts
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) flagship programme of Jal Shakti Ministry.
- Initial outlay: ₹8.69-lakh-crore.
- Originally envisioned 100% coverage by 2024, stuck at 81% since 2025.
- Union Cabinet extended JJM to 2028.
- New digital framework: 'Sujalam Bharat'.
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