Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal) — Eligibility, Documents & Apply 2026 | Sarkaari Saathi

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Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal)

जल जीवन मिशन (हर घर जल)

Ministry of Jal Shakti

💰 Benefit: Free tap water connection — 55 LPCD per household

iAbout This Scheme

Mission to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024, improving health outcomes and reducing the burden of water collection on women.

🎁Key Benefits

Functional household tap connection (FHTC) to every rural home
55 litres per capita per day of potable water
Reduction in waterborne diseases
Time saved for women who previously collected water
Village Paani Samiti (VWSC) for local water management

✅Eligibility Criteria

1
Every rural household in India is entitled
2
No individual application needed — village-level planning and implementation

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📝How to Apply

Village Water & Sanitation Committee

VWSC/GP prepares village action plan for water supply infrastructure.

Infrastructure Setup

State/district implements pipe water supply infrastructure to the village.

Household Connection

Individual household connections provided — no separate application needed.

Grievance / Missing Connection

If tap connection not provided, file complaint at jaljeevanmission.gov.in or contact Block Development Officer with Aadhaar and address proof.

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to apply separately for a tap water connection under JJM?

No individual application is needed. Connections are provided village-by-village by the state government. If your village is covered but your house is missing a connection, approach the Gram Panchayat or file a grievance at jaljeevanmission.gov.in.

How much water is each household entitled to per day?

Each household is entitled to 55 litres per capita per day (LPCD) of safe potable water through a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC).

Is there any cost for the tap connection?

The infrastructure cost is borne by the Central and State governments. Some states may charge a nominal service/user charge for ongoing water supply maintenance.

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card for household verification if requested
Address proof / land ownership document for connection
Gram Panchayat membership proof (if required by state)

Required Documents

Aadhaar Card for household verification if requested

Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal)

iAbout This Scheme

🎁Key Benefits

✅Eligibility Criteria

📝How to Apply

❓Frequently Asked Questions

Required Documents

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