Executive Summary:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti is implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide tap water supply to every rural household in India, including Manipur. As of July 28, 2025, approximately 79.59% of rural households in Manipur have tap water connections. The State Level Scheme Sanctioning Committee (SLSSC) approves schemes/projects under JJM, ensuring water source availability and quality.
Key Points / Main Content:
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) Implementation:
* JJM aims to provide tap water supply to every rural household across the country, including Manipur, in partnership with States/UTs.
* Since August 2019, 333,539 additional rural households in Manipur have been provided with tap water connections.
Tap Water Connection Status in Manipur:
* As of July 28, 2025, 359,459 out of 451,619 rural households (79.59%) in Manipur have tap water supply.
* As of August 15, 2019, 25,920 (5.74%) rural households had tap water connections.
* District-wise data on tap water connections as of July 28, 2025, is annexed.
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) - SBM(G):
* Phase II of SBM(G) was launched on April 1, 2020, to sustain Open Defecation Free (ODF) status of villages and to cover all villages with Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM).
Sustainability of Water Supply:
* Development/augmentation of reliable drinking water sources is an integral part of JJM.
* The SLSSC, headed by the Chief Secretary, approves JJM schemes/projects.
* The 'Source Finding Committee' reviews proposals for potable water availability.
* Village Action Plans (VAPs) include strengthening drinking water sources through convergence with other schemes.
* States are advised to implement source recharging methods to ensure adequate water availability.
Impact Analysis:
State Government of Manipur:
* Impact: Responsible for reporting tap water connection data and collaborating with the central government for JJM implementation. Must ensure long-term sustainability of water supply.
* Action Required: Continue providing tap water connections to remaining households, ensure data accuracy, and implement source recharging methods.
Rural Households in Manipur:
* Impact: Improved access to tap water supply, enhancing quality of life and health.
* Action Required: Participate in Village Action Plan (VAP) development and ensure responsible water usage.
State Level Scheme Sanctioning Committee (SLSSC):
* Impact: Responsible for approving JJM schemes/projects and ensuring water source availability.
* Action Required: Review project proposals, assess water source availability, and ensure compliance with JJM guidelines.
Village Community:
* Impact: Benefits from improved water supply and has a role in planning and strengthening water sources.
* Action Required: Participate in Village Action Plan (VAP) development and contribute to strengthening drinking water sources.
Key Entities Referenced
Jal Jeevan Mission JJM: A Government of India initiative to provide tap water supply to every rural household.
Manipur: A state in Northeast India where the Jal Jeevan Mission is being implemented.
Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen SBMG: A Government of India program aimed at improving sanitation and hygiene in rural areas.
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The Indian government ministry responsible for water resources.
Shri V. Somanna: Minister of State for Jal Shakti.
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India, where a question about the JJM implementation in Manipur was raised.
Open Defecation Free ODF: A status achieved by villages under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen when they eliminate open defecation.
State Level Scheme Sanctioning Committee SLSSC: Committee headed by Chief Secretary Addl. Chief Secretary Principal Secretary Secretary incharge of Public Health Engineering PHE Rural Water Supply RWS Department, approves the schemes projects being taken up under JJM
GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI
DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION
LOK SABHA
UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1874
ANSWERED ON 31/07/2025
TAP WATER CONNECTIONS UNDER JJM IN MANIPUR
1874. Dr. ANGOMCHA BIMOL AKOIJAM:
Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:
(a) the number of tap water connections to the households under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
completed till date in Manipur, district-wise;
(b) whether these connections include those that have already been provided with
connections under the Swachh Bharat Mission and if so, the number and details thereof; and
(c) whether the connections under the JJM in Manipur have a functional and regular water
supply source and if so, the details thereof?
ANSWER
MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI
(SHRI V. SOMANNA)
(a) and (b) Since August 2019, the Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission
(JJM), in partnership with States/ UTs to provide tap water supply to every rural household
across the country, including those in Manipur.
As reported by the state of Manipur, at the start of JJM on 15.08.2019, only 25,920 (5.74%)
rural households had tap water connections. Since then, around 3,33,539 additional rural
households have been provided with tap water connections. Thus, as on 28.07.2025, out of
4,51,619 rural households in state, the provision of tap water supply is available to 3,59,459
(79.59%) rural households. The number of rural households with tap water connections in
Manipur, district-wise, as on 28.07.2025, is annexed.
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM(G)] was launched by the Government on 02.10.2014
with the aim to make the rural area of the country Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 02.10.2019.
All the villages in the country declared themselves ODF by 02.10.2019. Having achieved the
ODF status, Phase II of SBM (G) has been launched with effect from 01.04.2020 for a period
of 5 years with the objective to sustain the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status of villages and
to cover all villages with Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) and visually clean.
Page 1 of 3(c) Development of reliable drinking water sources and/ or augmentation of existing sources
to provide long-term sustainability of water supply system in villages, is an integral part of
JJM. As per operational guidelines for the implementation of JJM, State Level Scheme
Sanctioning Committee (SLSSC), headed by Chief Secretary/ Addl. Chief Secretary/ Principal
Secretary/ Secretary in-charge of Public Health Engineering (PHE)/ Rural Water Supply
(RWS) Department, approves the schemes/ projects being taken up under JJM. The proposals
placed before SLSSC are invariably reviewed by 'Source Finding Committee' for availability
of potable water in adequate quantity in prescribed quality for the scheme design period.
Further, provision has been made for the preparation of Village Action Plan (VAP) by village
community, which inter alia includes strengthening of drinking water sources in convergence
with other schemes such as MGNREGS, Finance Commission grants to rural local bodies/
PRIs, MP & MLA’s Local Area Development Fund, District Mineral Development Fund, CSR
fund, etc. In addition, states have also been advised for source recharging, viz. dedicated bore
well recharge structures, rainwater recharge, rejuvenation of existing water bodies, reuse of
greywater, etc., to ensure adequate water availability for rural water supply schemes.
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Page 2 of 3Annexure
Annex referred to in the reply to part (a) of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1874
answered on 31.07.2025
Households with tap Households with tap
No. of
water connections as on water connections as
S.No. District rural
15.08.2019 on 28.07.2025
households
No. % No. %
1 Bishnupur 33,004 1,720 5.21 23,978 72.7
2 Chandel 19,523 405 2.07 15,311 78.4
3 Churachandpur 42,161 2,072 4.91 36,061 85.5
4 Imphal East 72,889 2,089 2.87 58,689 80.5
5 Imphal West 45,725 1,520 3.32 35,347 77.3
6 Jiribam 7,272 79 1.09 2,740 37.7
7 Kakching 20,272 1,205 5.94 17,676 87.2
8 Kamjong 11,334 2,245 19.81 8,323 73.4
9 Kangpokpi 32,332 2,197 6.80 27,674 85.6
10 Noney 11,492 1,412 12.29 8,799 76.6
11 Pherzawl 8,005 316 3.95 4,128 51.6
12 Senapati 42,625 3,059 7.18 32,689 76.7
13 Tamenglong 16,511 469 2.84 13,094 79.3
14 Tengnoupal 14,973 298 1.99 13,045 87.1
15 Thoubal 42,302 3,622 8.56 37,530 88.7
16 Ukhrul 31,199 3,212 10.30 24,375 78.1
Total 4,51,619 25,920 5.74 3,59,459 79.6
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