JAL JEEVAN MISSION TO DROUGHT-AFFECTED AREAS OF RAJASTHAN

**Executive Summary** This document outlines the Government of India's ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), in partnership with States/UTs, to provide tap water connections to rural households, with a focus on drought-affected areas of Rajasthan. The Finance Minister announced an extension of the JJM until 2028 with enhanced total outlay. The information was provided on December 1, 2025, by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti in a written reply in Rajya Sabha. **Key Points / Main Content** * **JJM Implementation:** * The Government of India is implementing the JJM since August 2019 in partnership with States/UTs. * The mission aims to provide tap water connection to every rural household. * State/UT Governments are responsible for the planning, approval, implementation, operation, and maintenance of drinking water supply schemes. * The Government of India supports states by providing technical and financial assistance. * **Financial Allocation & Prioritization:** * 30% weightage is assigned for difficult terrains, including areas under the Desert Development Programme (DDP) and Drought Prone Area Programme (DPAP), when allocating funds to States/UTs. This prioritizes the implementation of piped water supply schemes in these regions. * **Mission Focus & Extension:** * The mission focuses on quality infrastructure, O&M of rural piped water supply schemes, long-term sustainability, and citizen-centric water service delivery. * JJM extended until 2028 with enhanced total outlay. * **Implementation Steps:** * Joint discussions and finalization of saturation plans and annual action plans (AAP) of States / UTs. * Regular review of implementation, workshops / conferences / webinars capacity building, training, knowledge sharing, field visits by multi-disciplinary team. * The JJM-Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) and JJM-Dashboard are in place for online monitoring. * Transparent online financial management through Public Financial Management System (PFMS). * **District Level Review:** * Meetings held with 729 District Collectors/District Magistrates/ Collectors across the country to review JJM implementation at the district level. * DMs/DCs/ Collectors urged to play a leadership role, monitor progress through the District Water and Sanitation Mission (DWSM) dashboard, and address bottlenecks. * Priority coverage is advised for Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Group (PVTG) habitations, Aspirational Districts, drought-prone regions, and other identified priority areas. **Impact Analysis** **State/UT Governments** * **Impact**: Responsible for planning, approval, implementation, operation, and maintenance (O&M) of drinking water supply schemes, including those under the JJM. * **Action Required**: To effectively plan, implement, operate, and maintain drinking water supply schemes, ensuring alignment with JJM objectives. **District Collectors/District Magistrates/Collectors** * **Impact**: Key stakeholders in monitoring and facilitating the implementation of the JJM at the district level. * **Action Required**: Play a leadership role in monitoring progress of JJM, addressing bottlenecks, and prioritizing coverage in critical areas such as PVTG habitations and drought-prone regions. **Rural Households** * **Impact**: Intended beneficiaries of the JJM, expected to receive tap water connections. * **Action Required**: Engage with local authorities and participate in the implementation process to ensure effective and sustainable water supply.

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