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| Jan 01, 1970 | Daily Report |
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1341. Assam Achieves 80% Rural Tap Water Coverage, Up from Just 1.1% in 2019
- The provision of tap water supply is available to around 80.40% of the rural households in Assam, and the majority has been provided under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). The central sector JJM project is being implemented in Assam by the Public Health Engineering (PHE) Department.
- According to the official, among the districts, the highest number of tap water connections to rural households under JJM in the state of Assam was provided to Majuli district, with 93.1% of households covered.
- The second-highest number of tap water connections was provided to Sivasagar, with 90.2%, followed by Bajali in third place with 90.1% of rural households covered. The districts lagging in JJM tap water connectivity are Karbi Anglong (with 53.7% of rural households covered), West Karbi Anglong (55.1%), Chirang (66.7%), Morigaon (68.3%), and Jorhat (68.6%).
- Other districts with a high number of tap water connections under JJM are: Kamrup Metro (87.9%), Kamrup (77.8%), Nalbari (86.7%), Nagaon (78.3%), Dibrugarh (81.2%), Golaghat (81.1%), Cachar (86.7%), Hailakandi (78.8%), Dhubri (75.1%), Bongaigaon (85.3%), etc.
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1342. 82% of Garo Hills Households Now Access Tap Water Under Jal Jeevan Mission
- More than 82% of rural households in the Garo Hills region of Meghalaya now have access to tap water under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). This marks a significant shift from 2019 when only 0.46% of households in the region had access to tap water.
- Since the mission’s launch, 2.28 lakh additional rural households have been connected to the water supply network, leaving only 0.49 lakh homes to be covered. The State Government aims to achieve 100% coverage soon.
- Funding has played a crucial role in accelerating the project. Between 2019 and 2024, the Government of India allocated substantial funds to support the mission.
- For 2023-24, ₹3,567.25 crore was allocated, and over ₹1,572 crore has already been utilized. In 2024-25, ₹653.6 crore has been allocated, with ₹440.4 crore utilized as of early December 2024.
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1343. Meghalaya Achieves 100% Tap Water Access in Over 4,000 Villages
- More than 5.2 lakh rural households in Meghalaya have been provided with functional household tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Meghalaya's coverage has surged from a mere 0.72% in 2019 to 81% by January 2025, surpassing the national average.
- 4,024 villages have achieved 100% household tap water connections, earning the status of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ villages. In response to the drying up of water sources due to climate change, the government is taking steps to rejuvenate these sources and create more reservoirs.
- To ensure the quality of water supply, the state has set up its first NABL-accredited state-level water quality testing laboratory at district and sub-divisional levels. Additionally, large water supply schemes are being implemented in key areas, including Shillong, New Shillong, Williamnagar, Nongstoin, Ampati, and Tura.
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1344. First pictures of Isro's Bharatiya Antariksh Station module is here
- During the two-day National Space Day celebrations held in New Delhi On August 22, 2025 the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) unveiled a model of the highly anticipated Bharatiya Antariksh Station (BAS) module, marking a significant milestone in India’s space ambitions.
- The unveiled BAS-01 module weighs approximately 10 tonnes and will orbit the Earth at an altitude of 450 kilometers. It boasts several indigenous features, including the Environmental Control and Life Support System (ECLSS), the Bharat Docking System, Bharat Berthing Mechanism, and an automated hatch system.
- The station will provide a versatile platform for microgravity research, technology demonstrations, and scientific imaging through strategically placed viewports designed for crew recreation and research.
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1345. Manipur Villages Get Household Tap Water Connections, Easing Daily Struggles
- The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is driving a significant transformation in rural Manipur by ensuring the provision of safe and adequate drinking water to households through individual tap connections.
- The Centrally-sponsored scheme which was launched in August 2019, is implemented in partnership with states, where state authorities plan, design, and execute drinking water projects with technical and financial support from the Government of India.
- K. Thenjang, Maichammun, and Leinom, showcasing households now equipped with tap water connections. Women and children use tap water in their residential compounds, wash clothes, and perform daily chores with ease, a sign of changing times in these once water-deprived villages.
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1346. Jal Jeevan Mission Transform Manipur’s Churachandpur with First Time Tap Water Access
- A quiet yet impactful transformation is underway in the rural stretches of Manipur, where the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) has successfully brought safe and adequate drinking water directly to village households through individual tap connections.
- Launched in August 2019, the centrally sponsored JJM scheme is implemented in partnership with states, where state authorities plan, design, and execute drinking water projects with technical and financial support from the Government of India.
- K. Thenjang, Maichammun, and Leinom showcase households now equipped with tap water connections. Women and children are seen using tap water in their residential compounds, washing clothes, filling containers, and performing daily chores with ease, a sign of changing times in these once water-deprived villages.
- 430 water supply schemes were sanctioned in the state. Of these, 286 have been fully completed, while 108 schemes are yet to provide functional household tap connections. He expressed hope that these would be completed in the coming month in July.
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1347. Arunachal Becomes First Northeast State to Achieve 100% Tap Water Coverage
- Arunachal Pradesh public health engineering & water supply (PHE & WS) minister Mama Natung on 16 July 2025, lauded the department for achieving a landmark milestone by making Arunachal the first state in the northeast to achieve 100% household tap water connection under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
- Arunachal recently became the 10th in the country and the first in the northeast to reach 100% saturation under the Centre's flagship programme.
- The feat was made possible through a combined funding of Rs 3,965.41 crore from the Centre and Rs 455.51 crore from the state govt.
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1348. Jal Jeevan Mission Brings Piped Water to Every Home in Jammu’s Palli Village
- On the occasion of National Panchayat Raj Day 2022, the residents of Palli village in Samba district have expressed gratitude to Prime Minister, for materializing their dream of piped water through Jal Jeevan Mission.
- Under Jal Jeevan Mission, Palli village of Samba has been fully saturated with 448 FHTCs at a cost of Rs. 143.40 lakh. The Palli village water supply project also included a tube well of 6000 Gallons of discharge capacity per hour.
- Palli village has witnessed massive development after the inception of Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019. Girls can now invest the time, they used to spend in fetching water from distant areas.
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1349. Jammu & Kashmir Doubles Tap Water Access Under Jal Jeevan Mission
- Jammu and Kashmir has witnessed substantial progress over the past four years, particularly in providing water connections to both hilly and plain areas. In 2019, approximately 7.82 lakh houses in JK had water connections, a number that has impressively surged to 14 lakh houses, marking a significant achievement in the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission.
- The Water Supply Scheme (WSS) in Hergawas, serving two villages with a predominantly Scheduled Tribe (ST) population. This project, implemented with a budget of Rs. 47.0 lakhs, stands as a testament to the mission’s commitment to reaching remote areas, benefiting 134 households and 2158 individuals.
- In regions along the Line of Control (LoC), the ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ has turned dreams into reality by providing drinking water through pipes, significantly improving daily life, especially for women. Villages like Baltan and Nilphan Top Village in Larnoo, Anantnag, have experienced transformative changes, ending a 50-year wait for clean tap water.
- Achieving a milestone of crossing 75% coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Jammu and Kashmir is a cause for celebration. Out of 18,69,821 rural households, the UT is now providing clean tap water to 14,02,693 rural households.
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1350. Kulgam’s Lanker Pombay Village Gets Tap Water for the First Time Under Jal Jeevan Mission
- Kulgam’s Lanker Pombay village, has received tap water connections within premises for the first time marking a significant stride in improving access to clean water in the rural households through “Jal Jeevan Mission.
- The achievement under the mission is Lanker Pombay village of Panchayat Khaloora in Kulgam district, comprising about 80 households.
- With the launch of Jal Jeevan Mission, a water supply scheme with dug-well as source worth Rs. 187.68 lakh, was conceived for this habitation for providing potable water supplies as per prescribed standards. The land for construction of 0.60 Lakh Gallons RCC SR was provided by the villagers unhindered.
- Now, the scheme with a rising main length of 2000 m, distribution pipe network of about 6000 m and Reinforced Cement Concrete Service Reservoir, stands completed and the water supply through household level tap connections is being provided to the habitation.
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