**Executive Summary**
This document outlines the extension and implementation status of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Assam. The mission aims to provide potable water to every rural household through functional tap water connections. The Finance Minister has announced an extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission until December 2028. The document details fund allocation and drawdown for Assam during the Mission period (2019-20 to 2024-25).
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Mission Overview**
* JJM aims to provide potable water to every rural household in the country through functional tap water connections.
* As of the report date, 58,98,638 households in Assam have functional household tap connections (81.65% coverage).
* **Funding and Extension**
* The Government of India initially approved a central outlay of ₹2,08,652 Crore for States and UTs.
* The central financial support was initially available until March 2024; financial liability beyond this date will be borne by State governments.
* The Jal Jeevan Mission has been extended until December 2028 with an enhanced total outlay through budget announcements 2025-26.
* **Fund Allocation and Drawdown (Assam)**
| Financial Year | Fund allocated (₹ in crore) | Fund drawn by the State (₹ in crore) |
| :------------- | :--------------------------- | :----------------------------------- |
| 2019-20 | 694.95 | 442.36 |
| 2020-21 | 1,608.51 | 551.77 |
| 2021-22 | 5,601.16 | 4,200.87 |
| 2022-23 | 6,117.61 | 4,588.21 |
| 2023-24 | 10,351.68 | 6,204.00 |
| 2024-25 | 5,198.78 | 2,159.63 |
**Impact Analysis**
**Government of Assam**
* **Impact:** The State government is responsible for the implementation and ongoing financial liability for schemes approved beyond March 2024.
* **Action Required:** The State government needs to plan for and potentially bear the financial liabilities for schemes approved beyond March 2024, ensure efficient utilization of funds for ongoing projects, and adjust plans in line with the mission extension until December 2028.
**Rural Households in Assam**
* **Impact:** Increased access to potable water through tap water connections.
* **Action Required:** No direct action required; benefit from improved infrastructure and access to clean water.
**Government of India**
* **Impact:** Overseeing the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission and providing financial support to the States.
* **Action Required:** Continue providing financial support to the States, monitor the progress of the mission, and ensure that the funds are utilized effectively.
Key Entities Referenced
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): A mission to make provision of potable water to every rural household through functional tap water connection.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The central ministry overseeing the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Assam: One of the states implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
EXTENSION AND IMPLEMENTATION STATUS OF
JAL JEEVAN MISSION IN ASSAM
प्रव तथ: 01 DEC 2025 4:34PM by PIB Delhi
Since August 2019, Government of India in partnership with States, including Assam, is implementing Jal
Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal to make provision of potable water to every rural household of the
country through functional tap water connection. During the Mission period, significant progress has been
made in Assam under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Since the launch of the Mission, out of a total of 72,24,242 rural households, 57,87,327 households have
been provided with tap water connection. As on date, a total of 58,98,638 households in the State have
functional household tap connections. This reflects a substantial improvement in rural drinking water
access, with 81.65% of rural households now covered under the Mission. The State continues to make
steady progress toward achieving universal coverage.
At the time of the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission, Government of India had approved support for the States
and UTs with a central outlay of ₹2,08,652 Crore. The approved Central outlay has almost been utilized
till 2024-25. During this period, the States/UTs were to complete planning, approval, implementation of
water supply schemes under the Mission. As such, as per the mandate, the central financial support was up
to March, 2024 only. Financial liability, if any, for the schemes accorded approval beyond March 2024
will have to be borne by the State governments.
Further, considering the progress achieved so far and ongoing works, Finance Minister has announced
extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028 with enhanced total outlay through budget
announcements 2025-26. Accordingly, proposal for continuation of Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028
is under consideration of the Department.
The details of the fund allocated, fund drawn by the Assam during the Mission period is as under:
(Rs. in crore)
Financial Year Fund allocated Fund drawn by the State
2019-20 694.95 442.36
2020-21 1,608.51 551.77
2021-22 5,601.16 4,200.87
2022-23 6,117.61 4,588.212023-24 10,351.68 6,204.00
2024-25 5,198.78 2,159.63
The information was provided by THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI SHRI V. SOMANNA
in a written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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