What this scheme offers
Jal Jeevan Mission is the largest piped-water expansion programme ever attempted, aiming to give every rural household a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) — a tap inside the home delivering at least 55 litres of potable water per person, per day, on a long-term basis. The Centre and state jointly fund the infrastructure; the household itself typically pays nothing for the connection, though some states charge a nominal monthly water tariff decided by the local Gram Panchayat or Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) to cover upkeep. Originally targeted for 2024, the mission has been extended to 2028 to reach the hardest-to-connect habitations. As of early 2026, over 15.5 crore of India's 19.36 crore rural households (roughly 80%) have a working connection.
Who is eligible
- Any rural household without an existing functional piped water connection.
- The scheme is rural-only — it doesn't cover urban households (urban water infrastructure is handled separately, under AMRUT 2.0).
- Priority is given to SC/ST-dominated habitations, aspirational districts, drought-prone areas, and schools and Anganwadi centres.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- Proof of residence (voter ID, utility bill, or similar)
How to request a connection
- Contact your Gram Panchayat or the Village Water and Sanitation Committee (VWSC) to request a connection — there is no direct online application for a new connection.
- Submit a written request with your Aadhaar and residence proof.
- A VWSC member or the JJM field team surveys your household for pipeline feasibility.
- The Gram Panchayat forwards the request to the Block Development Officer or the state's JJM implementation agency.
- Once approved and the pipeline reaches your area, the connection is installed at no direct cost to your household.
- If your village dashboard shows a connection you don't actually have, or your tap isn't working, call the national helpline (1916) or raise it with your Gram Pradhan.