Here is the whole scheme in one place: what you get, who qualifies, how to apply, and what to check.
| Scheme | Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal), with JJM 2.0 running till 2028 |
|---|---|
| Ministry | Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt of India |
| Benefit | Functional tap water connection at home, aiming for 55 litres per person per day |
| Who can apply | Every rural household in India, covered through the village gram panchayat |
| How it is given | Built by the state water department and local village committees, with the state and Centre sharing costs |
| Apply at | Your gram panchayat, village water committee or the state rural water supply department |
| Cost to households | Free |
Key points
- The aim is a tap water connection in every rural home.
- The mission has been extended as JJM 2.0 till 2028.
- Village Water and Sanitation Committees look after the local supply.
- Report dry taps or poor water quality to your local office or the state helpline.
So what does a rural household actually get?
The main benefit is a tap water connection inside your home.
The target is 55 litres of drinking water per person, per day, on a regular basis.
Water comes from a piped supply scheme built for your village or group of villages.
Some states supply more or less. For example, Odisha says it gives 70 litres per person per day.
Amounts and coverage can change, so check the official site for the latest figures.
Who is covered, and who should check?
The scheme is meant for every rural household in India.
You do not need to fill in a complicated form to be covered. The village plan decides which homes get a connection.
If your home is in a village with no tap connection yet, ask your gram panchayat when it is planned.
Urban areas have a separate urban water mission, so this guide is about rural homes.
Why was the mission started, and what changed?
The Government of India began the mission in August 2019, as a restructured form of the National Rural Drinking Water Programme.
The aim was to reach every rural home with tap water by 2024.
The mission has now been extended as Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, approved in March 2026, with a target of 2028.
Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were the first states and UT to be certified as Har Ghar Jal in 2022.
Costs are shared between the Centre and the states, in different ratios depending on the state.
- August 2019Mission began as a restructured National Rural Drinking Water Programme
- 2022Goa and Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu first certified Har Ghar Jal
- 2024Original target to reach every rural home with tap water
- March 2026Mission extended as Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, approved
- 2028Target year for JJM 2.0 coverage
Graphic: News Anek, from the facts in this report
What documents should you keep ready?
For a new connection, keep your Aadhaar card and proof of your address in the village.
Keep a mobile number that you use regularly, so updates reach you.
Ask your local office which documents they need, as this can vary by state.
How do you ask for a connection, step by step?
Go to your gram panchayat office and ask whether your village is in the water supply plan.
You can also speak to your Village Water and Sanitation Committee, which takes part in local decisions.
Check the official Jal Jeevan Mission website for the progress dashboard of your state and district.
Ask for the connection status of your house and note the name of the officer you speak to.
How do you check progress or report a dry tap?
Open the Jal Jeevan Mission website and look at the dashboard for your state.
If your tap is dry or the water is unsafe, first inform your village committee or gram panchayat.
If nothing happens, contact your state rural water supply department and ask for a complaint number.
Many states also have helplines, WhatsApp services or digital grievance portals. Use the official ones only.
What should you watch out for?
Never pay anyone to get a tap connection. Official work should not need money from you.
Be careful of agents who promise faster connections for a fee. Report them to your local office.
Water quality is a real concern in some areas. Ask for testing if the water looks, smells or tastes wrong.
Boil or filter water until you know it is safe, especially for children and older people.
Frequently asked questions
Is Jal Jeevan Mission free for households?
The connection is provided through public works, and households are not expected to pay for the government work. Never pay an agent for a connection.
Is there a last date to apply?
Coverage is planned by village, not by a personal application date. The mission has been extended as JJM 2.0 till 2028, so check the official site for the current timeline.
What is Har Ghar Jal?
Har Ghar Jal means water to every home. It is the name used for the aim of this mission, which is a tap water connection in every rural household.
Who looks after the water supply in my village?
Village Water and Sanitation Committees look after local supply, with support from the state water department and the gram panchayat.
Can I check the progress in my state?
Yes. The official Jal Jeevan Mission website has a dashboard that shows household connections and progress by state.
Official links
This guide is based on official scheme rules. Rules and amounts can change, so always confirm on the official website before you apply. News Anek is not a government website.
