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Har Ghar Jal

This article will cover detailed information about Har Ghar Jal.

Why in News?

Recently, Goa and Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu (D&NH and D&D) became the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified State and UT in the country respectively.

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About Jal Jeevan Mission(JJM) -Har Ghar Jal

  • Launched in 2019, to make provision of potable tap water supply to every rural household in the country by 2024.
  • Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti
  • Objective:
    • To provide safe and adequate drinking water tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India.
  • Funding Pattern: 
    • 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States, 
    • 50:50 for other states, and 
    • 100% for Union Territories.

Additional Information:

  • In Budget 2021-22, Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) has been announced under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.