Jal Jeevan Mission makes significant strides in 3 years since inception

Around 52% of rural households have been provided piped water supply till August

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday said the progress made in providing piped water connection to rural areas under the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme was a symbol of the country’s strong resolve and self-belief.

“Providing electricity connection to [25 million] people in such a short time is not a small achievement, while lakhs of people are getting tapped water connection as part of the ‘Nal se Jal’ scheme, and open defecation free status has all been made possible today,” Modi said in his Independence Day speech.

The ‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme under the broader Jal Jeevan Mission has been