**Executive Summary**
This document presents the answers to questions raised regarding the audit of Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh (RJJK) accounts. It details the launch, donation amounts, and fund utilization of the RJJK. The response, dated 12/02/2026, confirms the establishment of the RJJK to facilitate donations for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and reports on contributions received.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh (RJJK) Overview:**
* The RJJK was established to receive contributions/donations for the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
* The JJM aims to provide potable tap water connections to every rural household.
* The RJJK trust was constituted and registered on 08.05.2020.
* Donations can be made via the RJJK website (https://jaljeevankosh.gov.in) and the JJM mobile app.
* **Donation Amounts:**
* As of 09.02.2026, the RJJK has received Rs. 7,32,165.84 in contributions.
* Approximately Rs. 5.25 lakh of this amount was received in the current financial year.
* **Fund Utilization:**
* No funds have been allocated or utilized from the RJJK so far.
**Impact Analysis**
* **Donors (Individuals, Institutions, Corporates, Philanthropists):**
**Impact:**
* Have been provided with a dedicated platform (RJJK) for contributing to the JJM.
**Action Required:**
* Continue to use the RJJK website or JJM mobile app to make contributions.
* **Government of India/Ministry of Jal Shakti:**
**Impact:**
* Oversees the RJJK as a funding mechanism for the JJM.
**Action Required:**
* Continue to manage and report on the RJJK contributions and utilization.
* **Rural Households:**
**Impact:**
* Are the intended beneficiaries of the JJM, which is partially funded by RJJK contributions.
**Action Required:**
* None specified. The document focuses on RJJK's financial aspects, not the mission's implementation on the ground.
Key Entities Referenced
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): A government program to provide potable tap water connection to every rural household.
Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh (RJJK): A fund set up to receive contributions/ donations to achieve the goal of Jal Jeevan Mission.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The government ministry responsible for Jal Jeevan Mission and Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI
DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. – 2210
ANSWERED ON 12/02/2026
AUDIT OF RASHTRIYA JAL JEEVAN KOSH ACCOUNTS
2210. SHRI CAPTAIN VIRIATO FERNANDES
Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:
(a) the date of launch of the Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh (RJJK) and the quantum of donations
received under the RJJK since inception till date, year-wise;
(b) whether the accounts of the RJJK have been audited and if so, whether the audit report is
publicly available and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether any donations have been received under the RJJK for expenditure in particular
villages;
(d) if so, the details of the cumulative quantum of the total donations received and the
bifurcation between general donations and State-wise donations based on the villages for
which the donations were received; and
(e) whether any funds have been utilized from the RJJK for the implementation of the Jal
Jeevan Mission (JJM) and if so, the details thereof, year and State/UT-wise?
ANSWER
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI
(SHRI V. SOMANNA)
(a) to (d) Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission
(JJM) to make provision of potable tap water connection to every rural household in the
country. To enable individuals, institutions, corporates, philanthropists, etc., who have a
desire to ‘give back to the society’ and be a part of this movement, a ‘Rashtriya Jal Jeevan
Kosh (RJJK)’ was set up to receive contributions/ donations to achieve the goal of Jal
Jeevan Mission. RJJK trust was constituted and registered on 08.05.2020. A dedicated
website https://jaljeevankosh.gov.in has been developed to facilitate donations/
contributions, which can be made directly through RJJK website and also through JJM
mobile app. As on 09.02.2026, a sum of Rs.7,32,165.84 /- has been received as contribution
in the account of RJJK, of which approx. Rs.5.25 lakh has been received in current
financial year.
(e) No fund has been allocated or utilized from RJJK so far.
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