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Jal Jeevan Mission — tap water connection to every rural home (2026)

Functional tap water to every rural household by 2024 (target). 75%+ households covered as of 2026. * Every rural household in India (universal scheme) * No fee at.

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 +====== Jal Jeevan Mission — tap water connection to every rural home (2026) ======
 +
 +{{:social:auto:yojana-jjm-jal-jeevan.png?direct&1200 |Jal Jeevan Mission — tap water connection to every rural home (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
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 +<WRAP info>
 +**Free tap water connection + 55 litres per person per day at safe quality.**
 +
 +**Launched:** 2019  ·  **Issued by:** Ministry of Jal Shakti
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Who is eligible =====
 +  * Every rural household in India (universal scheme)
 +  * No fee at household level
 +  * Implemented via state Public Health Engineering Departments
 +
 +===== What you get =====
 +Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC). Min 55 litres per capita per day at adequate quality (BIS 10500). Operations + maintenance funded by Rs 3.60 lakh crore (2019-2024).
 +
 +===== How to apply (step-by-step) =====
 +  - **Check if your village is JJM-saturated** — jaljeevanmission.gov.in → village dashboard.
 +  - **If not yet, file demand at Gram Panchayat** — Panchayat consolidates + forwards to PHED.
 +  - **PHED prepares Detailed Project Report (DPR)** — Includes source + treatment + distribution.
 +  - **Construction by PHED contractor** — 3-12 months.
 +  - **Connection at home** — Tap installed; meter optional.
 +  - **Operations + maintenance** — Pay nominal user charge for sustenance (Rs 50-100/month).
 +
 +===== Documents needed =====
 +  * Address proof (gram panchayat letter)
 +  * No personal docs needed for connection
 +
 +===== Timeline =====
 +Connection: depends on village JJM status (3-24 months).
 +
 +===== Portal + helpline =====
 +  * **Official portal:** [[https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in|jaljeevanmission.gov.in]]
 +  * **Helpline:** JJM (state PHED helplines)
 +
 +===== Common issues =====
 +  * Village not yet JJM-saturated — wait for project; track via portal.
 +  * Tap installed but no water — source/distribution issue; complain at PHED.
 +  * Quality issues — water test reports must be on display at village board.
 +  * O&M user charge dispute — VWSC (village water + sanitation committee) decides.
 +
 +===== Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI =====
 +
 +Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
 +
 +<code>
 +1. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
 +2. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
 +3. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
 +4. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
 +5. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
 +</code>
 +
 +**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
 +
 +**More schemes for you:** [[:audience:farmers|All farmers schemes]]
 +
 +===== Frequently asked questions =====
 +==== Cost to household? ====
 +Connection free. O&M user charge Rs 50-100/month for sustenance.
 +
 +==== Quality really 55 LPCD? ====
 +Mandated minimum. RTI for source + test reports if doubt.
 +
 +==== What if tap dries up? ====
 +Source failure; PHED responsibility to restore.
 +
 +==== Project stuck > 12 months? ====
 +File RTI to PHED + Ministry of Jal Shakti.
 +
 +===== Summary + next step =====
 +
 +<WRAP center round tip 90%>
 +**Bottom line:** Free tap water connection + 55 litres per person per day at safe quality. Apply at **jaljeevanmission.gov.in**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
 +
 +  * **Apply now:** [[https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in|jaljeevanmission.gov.in]]
 +  * **If delayed — RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
 +  * **Browse all yojanas:** [[:yojana:start|Sarkari Yojana index]]
 +</WRAP>
 +
 +===== Related =====
 +  * [[:yojana:start|All Sarkari Yojanas]]
 +  * [[:check-status:start|Status-check guides]]
 +  * [[:helplines:start|Helplines + grievance]]
 +  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
 +
 +//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
 +
 +{{tag>yojana sarkari-yojana jjm-jal-jeevan}}