Executive Summary:
The document addresses Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 2065 regarding the Har Ghar Jal scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in the Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh. It provides an update on the progress of tap water connections, pipeline installation, and road restoration as of July 26, 2025. The response details the achievements in providing potable water to rural households and the ongoing efforts to repair roads affected by pipeline installation.
Key Points / Main Content:
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Progress:
* As of 26.07.2025, over 15.67 crore (80.96%) out of 19.36 crore rural households in the country have tap water supply.
* In Uttar Pradesh, 240.92 Lakh (90.16%) out of 267.21 Lakh rural households have tap water supply.
* In Ambedkar Nagar district, 3.10 Lakh (98.09%) out of 3.16 Lakh rural households have tap water supply.
Ambedkar Nagar District Specifics:
* 311 schemes are functional, providing regular water supply to 601 Revenue Villages. These schemes are part of the 571 total schemes planned for the district, covering 1573 Revenue Villages.
* 104 schemes are fully completed and functional, covering 235 Revenue villages.
* 207 schemes are functional by direct pumping covering 366 Revenue villages.
Infrastructure and Road Restoration:
* 11,359 KM of distribution pipeline has been laid in Ambedkar Nagar district.
* 3700 Km of roads were dismantled during pipeline laying.
* 3627 Km of roads have been restored; the remaining 73 Km are motorable and will be fully restored after hydro testing of pipelines.
State Government Responsibilities:
* States/UTs are responsible for planning, designing, approving, implementing, and maintaining drinking water supply schemes.
* This includes repairing or restoring roads affected by pipeline installation, using funds available under JJM.
* States/UTs are advised to minimize damage to infrastructure during scheme implementation and restore any damage immediately.
Impact Analysis:
State Government of Uttar Pradesh:
* Impact: Responsible for the continued implementation and maintenance of the JJM scheme, including road restoration.
* Action Required: Continue to oversee and expedite the full restoration of the remaining 73 Km of roads after hydro testing of pipelines and ensure minimal damage to infrastructure during project implementation.
Residents of Ambedkar Nagar District:
* Impact: Beneficiaries of improved access to potable water and restored road infrastructure.
* Action Required: No direct action required, but they may experience temporary inconvenience during the final stages of road restoration.
Government of India (Ministry of Jal Shakti):
* Impact: Oversees the progress of the JJM scheme and provides guidance and funding to State/UT governments.
* Action Required: Continue to monitor the implementation of the JJM scheme and provide necessary support to ensure its successful completion.
Key Entities Referenced
SHRI LALJI VERMA: Member of Parliament who raised a question in Lok Sabha regarding the Har Ghar Jal scheme.
Jal Shakti Ministry: The Indian government ministry responsible for water resources and sanitation.
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Har Ghar Jal: A Government of India program to provide potable water to every rural household through functional tap connections.
Uttar Pradesh: A state in northern India where the Jal Jeevan Mission is being implemented.
Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh: A district in Uttar Pradesh where the Har Ghar Jal scheme is being implemented.
SHRI V. SOMANNA: Minister of State for Jal Shakti who provided the answer to the Lok Sabha question.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where the question regarding the Har Ghar Jal scheme was raised.
StatesUTs: Refers to States and Union Territories of India which are partnering with the Government of India for implementing Jal Jeevan Mission.
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI
DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2065
ANSWERED ON 31/07/2025
HAR GHAR JAL SCHEME UNDER JJM IN AMBEDKAR DISTRICT
†2065. SHRI LALJI VERMA:
Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:
(a) the number of villages in Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh where the work of the
‘Har Ghar Jal’ scheme under the Jal Jeevan Mission has been completed so far;
(b) whether roads and lanes have been dug up to facilitate the installation of pipelines under
the said scheme and if so, the details thereof;
(c) whether the said roads and lanes are likely to be repaired; and
(d) if so, the details thereof along with the time by which this work is likely to be done?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI
(SHRI V. SOMANNA)
(a) Since August 2019, Government of India in partnership with States/UTs 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 connection. At the start of the mission, only
3.23 crore (16.71%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections. With
concerted efforts from both Centre and States/UTs under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har
Ghar Jal around 12.43 crore additional rural households have been reported to have been
provided with tap water connections. Thus, as on 26.07.2025, out of 19.36 crore rural
households in the country, more than 15.67 crore (80.96%) households are reported to have
tap water supply in their homes.
At the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission, in Uttar Pradesh, 5.16 Lakh rural
households were reported to have tap water connections. Since then, around 235.76 Lakh
additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections in the State. Thus,
as on 26.07.2025, out of 267.21 Lakh rural households in the State, around 240.92 Lakh
(90.16%) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.
In Ambedkar Nagar district of Uttar Pradesh, at the time of announcement of JJM, 3.96
Thousand rural households were reported to have tap water connections. Since then, around
3.06 Lakh rural households in the district have been provided tap water connections. Thus, as
on 26.07.2025, out of total 3.16 Lakh rural households in the said district, around 3.10 Lakh
(98.09%) rural households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.
Page 1 of 2Under Jal Jeevan Mission in district Ambedkar Nagar, there are total 571 schemes to be
constructed which covers 1573 Revenue Villages, out of which 104 Schemes are fully
completed and functional which covers 235 Revenue villages and by direct pumping 207
Schemes are functional which Covers 366 Revenue villages. Thus 601 Revenue Villages are
getting regular water supply through 311 schemes.
(b) Water being a State subject, States/UTs have been empowered to plan, design, approve,
implement and operate & maintain drinking water supply schemes. As such, the
responsibility of implementation, inter-alia including repairing or restoration of roads that get
affected while laying water supply pipelines of rural water supply schemes taken up under
JJM, lies with State/ UT Governments and the funds available under JJM may be utilized for
the same. Further, to avoid any hardships to the villagers, States/UTs have been advised to
take up rural water schemes in a way with minimum damages to infrastructure such as roads/
highways and to restore the roads/ highways immediately in case of damages done while
laying of pipelines for water supply systems.
As reported by the State of Uttar Pradesh, till 25th July, 2025, 11,359 KM distribution pipe
line has been laid in the district Ambedkar Nagar. During laying of pipeline, 3700 Km of
various types of roads have been dismantled.
(c) & (d) Yes, the state government of Uttar Pradesh has informed that in district Ambedkar
Nagar, out of 3700 Km of various types of roads, 3627 KMs roads already have been
restored. Remaining 73 Kms of Roads have been made motorable which is targeted to be
fully restored after hydro testing of pipelines.
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