Archive · 14 Aug 2025
PM Modi Marks 6 Years of Jal Jeevan Mission
The Jal Jeevan Mission is celebrating six years of bringing clean water to homes in the countryside.
Started on August 15, 2019, the mission aims to give all rural families access to tap water.
Millions of people now have clean water at home, which is making a big difference in their lives.
It also helps women and girls by saving them time and making them healthier, plus boosting the local economy.
The government is working hard to bring water to every rural home and make the project a success for everyone.
Jal Jeevan Mission celebrates its sixth anniversary.
Launched on August 15, 2019, to provide piped water to every rural household.
Over 15.44 crore households (79.74%) now have tap water connections.
The mission has improved healthcare and promoted rural livelihoods.
Focus is on community participation, water conservation, and sustainability.
- Who
- Initiated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
- What
- The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) provides piped water connections to rural households.
- When
- Launched on August 15, 2019.
- Where
- Rural India.
- Why
- To provide tap water to every rural household and improve living conditions.
- Scheme Name
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
- Launched By
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi
- Launch Date
- August 15, 2019
- Households with Tap Water
- 15.44 crore (79.74%)
Sources
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