75% of Rural Habitations Covered with Sujal Gaon IDs under Jal Jeevan Mission Across States/UTs

Executive Summary The Ministry of Jal Shakti has implemented Sujal Gaon and Sujalam Bharat IDs under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) 2.0 to strengthen digital governance and monitor rural water supply. As of August 10, 2026, Sujal Gaon IDs have been issued to 12,67,808 rural habitations, achieving 75% coverage across all States/UTs. These unique digital identities aim to ensure systematic tracking, transparency, and sustainable service delivery through integrated geospatial and lifecycle management systems.

Key Points / Main Content

Sujal Gaon ID Framework

• Unique Identification: A specific ID assigned to rural habitations meeting prescribed water supply service standards under JJM 2.0.
• Digital Monitoring: Issued through a national digital platform to facilitate systematic identification, monitoring, reporting, and verification of water service delivery.
• Current Progress: 75% of the country's 16,96,213 habitations have been covered as of August 10, 2026.

Sujalam Bharat Infrastructure

• Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI): A federated system designed for the lifecycle-based and service-oriented management of Rural Piped Water Supply Schemes (RPWSS).
• Technological Integration: Utilizes geospatial mapping, digital asset registries, and decision-support systems.
• Strategic Alignment: Integrated with the PM GatiShakti platform to provide GIS-validated architecture and unique digital identities for water schemes.

Operational Benefits and Governance

• End-to-End Mapping: Enables source-to-tap mapping and asset tracking through hydraulic linkages and GIS integration.
• Efficiency and Accountability: Facilitates better planning, helps identify service gaps or duplication, and supports data-driven decision-making for Operation and Maintenance (O&M).
• Integrity: Strengthens oversight and transparency to reduce irregularities in the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Impact Analysis

State/UT Governments Impact States and Union Territories receive streamlined communication through the JJM digital ecosystem and gain access to a unified architecture for managing water infrastructure. Action Required Utilize the assigned IDs and digital platform for the systematic monitoring and reporting of water supply service areas to ensure they meet prescribed mission standards.

Rural Habitations Impact Habitations benefit from improved water service delivery and sustainability tracking, ensuring that water supply schemes are functional and meet quality standards. Action Required Achieve and maintain the desired outcomes in drinking water service delivery to qualify for and maintain Sujal Gaon ID certification.

Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Administrators Impact Administrators gain enhanced oversight and the ability to track the lifecycle of assets, which reduces implementation irregularities and improves accountability. Action Required Continue the rollout of digital IDs to the remaining 25% of habitations and leverage PM GatiShakti integration for data-driven planning and O&M.