Direct answer. JJM aims to deliver functional household tap water to every rural home by 2028 (extended from original 2024 target). 75% of rural households connected as of Q1 2026 — 80+ million new connections since 2019. Connection is free for the household. Operating cost (~₹40–80/month) borne by Village Water & Sanitation Committee.

• Free tap water connection for every rural home.
• Apply via Gram Panchayat / Village Water & Sanitation Committee (VWSC).
• Helpline state-specific (search “[State] Jal Jeevan Mission helpline”).
• Connection issued but no water? 🪄 RTI in 60 sec.

• Rural household (urban areas have separate AMRUT 2.0).
• All rural households eligible — no income/category bar.

1. Aadhaar
2. Address proof (within Gram Panchayat)
3. Self-declaration

1. Approach Gram Panchayat OR Village Water & Sanitation Committee (VWSC) member.
2. Application + meeting noted by VWSC.
3. Plumbing work scheduled.
4. Connection installed in 30–90 days depending on village water-source readiness.
5. Tap meter installed.

• Pipes laid but no water — most “no water” cases trace to source/pump failure. RTI for: source mapping, pump status, maintenance contract.
• Tap installed but billed wrong — VWSC manages fees; complain at GP.
• Forced premium for “service charge” — file RTI; only operational fees are permissible.

• 🏠 Housing & Basic Needs
• Saubhagya — free electricity
• Ujjwala — free LPG
• PMAY — house subsidy

• JJM official
• Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation

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Last reviewed: 3 May 2026.