Archive · 28 Nov 2025
Jal Jeevan Mission Audit Reveals 26% Villages Without Water
The Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide tap water to every rural household in India, has faced some problems.
A recent audit found that 26% of villages do not have working water connections.
The government has taken action against those responsible, including fines and arrests.
The mission, which was supposed to be completed by 2024, has been extended to 2028.
While a lot of progress has been made, there are still issues with uneven water supply and slow progress in some areas.
The government is now focusing on making sure the mission is completed properly.
Audit reveals 26% of villages under Jal Jeevan Mission have non-functional water supply.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi directs action against irregularities, including penalties and arrests.
Seven states face penalties, with Rs 12.95 crore recovered so far.
Mission coverage has reached 81.34% of rural households, but 26% connections are non-functional.
Funding allocations have surged, but utilisation has been uneven, with 37% utilisation in 2024-25.
- Who
- Jal Shakti Ministry, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, 287 central officers
- What
- Audit of Jal Jeevan Mission reveals irregularities and non-functional water supply in 26% of villages
- When
- Audit conducted recently, mission launched on August 15, 2019
- Where
- Across 20 states in India
- Why
- To ensure accountability and corrective actions for irregularities in the Jal Jeevan Mission
- Audit Findings
- 68% villages have regular water supply, 6% irregular, 26% non-functional
- Mission Target
- Functional tap connections for all rural households by 2028
- Current Coverage
- 81.34% of rural households have tap water connections
- Penalties Imposed
- Rs 129.27 crore on seven states, Rs 12.95 crore recovered
- Funding Allocation
- Rs 26,164 crore in 2024-25, utilisation at 37%
- States Under Scrutiny
- Tamil Nadu, Tripura, Gujarat, Assam, Maharashtra, Karnataka, Rajasthan
- Highest Penalty
- Gujarat with Rs 120.65 crore
- Mission Launch
- August 15, 2019