The Jal Jeevan Mission is a central government initiative aimed at ensuring piped water access for every household in India. Launched under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, the mission seeks to provide safe drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024.
The ‘Har Ghar Nal’ scheme is a vital component of the Jal Jeevan Mission. It focuses on delivering functional tap connections to every rural household. Initially, villagers were required to contribute 10% of the capital cost for these connections. However, the recent waiver means that the UP government will now absorb this financial burden.
