Har Ghar Jal: An Ambitious Program

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was announced by Prime Minister on 15th August, 2019 to provide Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural home by 2024- 'Har Ghar Jal'.

Need

Following factors make launch of Har Ghar Jal initiative necessary-

• Lack of availability of safe drinking water
• Increased burden onfemales who have to travel miles to fetch water
• Running tap water is essential for sanitation and hygiene
• Clean and accessible water required to tackle Covid pandemic as frequent hand wash is required in its defence
• India’s commitment to SDG as SDG 6 states that ‘Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for ....