{"id":137176,"date":"2025-10-01T12:35:16","date_gmt":"2025-10-01T07:05:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=137176"},"modified":"2025-10-01T12:35:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-01T07:05:23","slug":"jal-jeevan-mission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/","title":{"rendered":"Jal Jeevan Mission, Ensuring Safe and Sustainable Drinking Water"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#Why_was_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission_Launched\" >Why was the Jal Jeevan Mission Launched?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#What_are_the_Objectives_of_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\" >What are the Objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#What_are_the_Key_Features_of_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\" >What are the Key Features of the Jal Jeevan Mission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#What_are_the_Benefits_of_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\" >What are the Benefits of the Jal Jeevan Mission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#How_is_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission_Implemented\" >How is the Jal Jeevan Mission Implemented?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#What_are_the_Achievements_of_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\" >What are the Achievements of the Jal Jeevan Mission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#What_are_the_Challenges_Faced_by_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\" >What are the Challenges Faced by the Jal Jeevan Mission?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#What_Steps_are_being_taken_to_Enhance_the_Functioning_of_JJM\" >What Steps are being taken to Enhance the Functioning of JJM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#How_does_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission_Promote_Community_Participation\" >How does the Jal Jeevan Mission Promote Community Participation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#How_does_JJM_ensure_Sustainability_of_Water_Sources\" >How does JJM ensure Sustainability of Water Sources?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#Key_Takeaways\" >Key Takeaways<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#Questions_Based_on_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\" >Questions Based on Jal Jeevan Mission<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/jal-jeevan-mission\/#Answer_Key\" >Answer Key<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship program launched by the Government of India on 15th August 2019. The main goal of this scheme is to provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to every rural household in India. The mission was initially set to be completed by 2024, but the deadline has been extended to 2028 to ensure thorough coverage and sustainable water management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission targets providing 55 litres of safe drinking water per capita per day (LPCD) and emphasizes a community-driven approach where local residents actively participate in planning, implementation, and monitoring. The initiative is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out all the details about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/india-independence-day\/?ref=contac-nai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Independence Day<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-was-the-jal-jeevan-mission-launched\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_was_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission_Launched\"><\/span>Why was the Jal Jeevan Mission Launched?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Jal Jeevan Mission was introduced to address water scarcity, contamination, and unequal access to safe drinking water in rural India. Before the launch of JJM in 2019:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Only 3.23 crore rural households (17%) had access to piped drinking water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Several villages faced drought, water quality issues, and inadequate water infrastructure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By integrating community participation, technology, and sustainability measures, the mission aims to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-media-text alignwide has-media-on-the-right is-stacked-on-mobile\" style=\"grid-template-columns:auto 37%\"><div class=\"wp-block-media-text__content\">\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Ensure universal access to safe drinking water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote water conservation and source sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empower local communities and women in water management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Enhance overall health, sanitation, and living standards in rural India.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><figure class=\"wp-block-media-text__media\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/Jal-Jeevan-Mission.jpg\" alt=\"Jal Jeevan Mission Achieves 13 Crore Rural Households Tap Connections\" class=\"wp-image-137241 size-full\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check Out: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/important-government-schemes-nabard-grade-a\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Complete List of Important Schemes for NABARD Grade A Exam<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-objectives-of-the-jal-jeevan-mission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Objectives_of_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\"><\/span>What are the Objectives of the Jal Jeevan Mission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The main objectives of JJM are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Provide Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) to all rural households<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Prioritize quality-affected areas, drought-prone regions, desert villages, and Sansad Adarsh Gram Yojana (SAGY) villages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supply water to schools, Anganwadi centers, health centers, GP buildings, and community institutions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor functionality of all household taps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promote voluntary community ownership via cash, kind, or labor contributions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ensure sustainability of water supply systems, including water sources, infrastructure, and O&amp;M funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build capacity in water management, plumbing, electrical work, water quality testing, and treatment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create awareness about safe drinking water and hygiene<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/upcoming-government-exams\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check Upcoming Govt Exams<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-key-features-of-the-jal-jeevan-mission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Key_Features_of_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\"><\/span>What are the Key Features of the Jal Jeevan Mission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The mission incorporates several transformative features such as :<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Women and Community Participation<\/strong><\/td><td>At least 50% women members in Village Water &amp; Sanitation Committees (VWSC) and Pani Samitis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Awareness and Engagement<\/strong><\/td><td>Public campaigns on safe water, hygiene, and community responsibility; encourages voluntary contributions and shramdaan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Technology Integration<\/strong><\/td><td>Use of JJM-IMIS, IoT sensors, and real-time dashboards for monitoring water supply<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Capacity Building and Education<\/strong><\/td><td>Training of at least 5 individuals per village (preferably women) in water management and quality testing<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Household-Level Focus<\/strong><\/td><td>Shifts focus from habitations to individual households for demand-driven, community-managed water supply<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-benefits-of-the-jal-jeevan-mission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Benefits_of_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\"><\/span>What are the Benefits of the Jal Jeevan Mission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JJM delivers wide-ranging social, economic, and environmental benefits:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Health and Sanitation:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduces <strong>waterborne diseases<\/strong> by providing clean drinking water.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Promotes better <strong>hygiene and sanitation practices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Women&#8217;s Empowerment:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reduces the <strong>time and effort spent on fetching water<\/strong>, allowing women to engage in education and income-generating activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic Growth:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Reliable water supply supports <strong>agriculture, livestock, and rural enterprises<\/strong>, leading to higher incomes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Environmental Sustainability:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Incorporates <strong>rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and greywater management<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Encourages <strong>water conservation and resource management<\/strong> at the community level.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Educational and Institutional Benefits:<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Schools, Anganwadi centers, and health institutions gain reliable water supply, improving <strong>learning and healthcare outcomes<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Get ready to crack government job exams with leading educators<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Enroll in Online Live Classes Today!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-is-the-jal-jeevan-mission-implemented\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission_Implemented\"><\/span>How is the Jal Jeevan Mission Implemented?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JJM operates as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme (CSS) with fund sharing between the Centre and States:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>90:10<\/strong> for Himalayan and North-Eastern states (Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>50:50<\/strong> for other states<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>100%<\/strong> for Union Territories<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The implementation strategy emphasizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Village-level planning and community participation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performance-based funding linked to achievement of mission targets.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Geo-tagging of assets and third-party inspections for transparency.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integration of technological solutions to monitor water quality and supply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sustainability measures including O&amp;M funds and infrastructure planning.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-achievements-of-the-jal-jeevan-mission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Achievements_of_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\"><\/span>What are the Achievements of the Jal Jeevan Mission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JJM has made significant progress in a short period:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Over 15 crore rural households (around 80%) now have piped drinking water access, up from 3.23 crore in 2019.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>100% coverage has been achieved in several states: Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Telangana, Mizoram, and in UTs: Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli and Daman &amp; Diu, Puducherry.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numerous schools and Anganwadi centers have received tap water supply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Community participation through shramdaan and voluntary contributions has strengthened local ownership of water resources.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt a free mock test Now!<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-are-the-challenges-faced-by-the-jal-jeevan-mission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Challenges_Faced_by_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\"><\/span>What are the Challenges Faced by the Jal Jeevan Mission?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key challenges include:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Water quality issues:<\/strong> Contamination from iron, fluoride, salinity, and nitrates in several habitations<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Infrastructure quality:<\/strong> Post-pipeline restoration sometimes fails to meet standards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Data gaps:<\/strong> Incomplete or unreliable data makes planning difficult<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Maintenance planning:<\/strong> Only 20 states had comprehensive O&amp;M policies by 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slow execution:<\/strong> Delays in critical projects affect mission progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-steps-are-being-taken-to-enhance-the-functioning-of-jjm\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Steps_are_being_taken_to_Enhance_the_Functioning_of_JJM\"><\/span>What Steps are being taken to Enhance the Functioning of JJM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The government has adopted multiple measures:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Improve Infrastructure Quality:<\/strong> Link contractor payments to verified work and enforce restoration clauses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure Data Reliability:<\/strong> Conduct third-party audits, geo-tag assets, and maintain public dashboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Performance-based Funding:<\/strong> Task forces in lagging states and central assistance linked to performance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Awareness and Water Testing:<\/strong> Mandatory testing by Gram Panchayats with public campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Financial Integration:<\/strong> Align JJM with <strong>rainwater harvesting<\/strong> and <strong>Atal Bhujal Yojana<\/strong>; revise incentives for sustainable management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Repair &amp; Maintenance Framework:<\/strong> Nationwide policy with regular reviews to ensure uninterrupted supply<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Check: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/government-schemes\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">List of Government Schemes of India<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-the-jal-jeevan-mission-promote-community-participation\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_the_Jal_Jeevan_Mission_Promote_Community_Participation\"><\/span>How does the Jal Jeevan Mission Promote Community Participation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Community involvement is central to the success of JJM:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Village Water &amp; Sanitation Committees (VWSCs)<\/strong> are established in every village, with at least 50% women members.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Villagers contribute <strong>cash, labor, or kind<\/strong> to promote ownership of water systems.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>IEC campaigns<\/strong> educate the public about safe water, hygiene, and sustainability.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Villages are encouraged to adopt <strong>water conservation measures<\/strong> like <strong>rainwater harvesting and greywater reuse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-does-jjm-ensure-sustainability-of-water-sources\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_JJM_ensure_Sustainability_of_Water_Sources\"><\/span>How does JJM ensure Sustainability of Water Sources?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>JJM emphasizes long-term water security through:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rainwater Harvesting:<\/strong> Capturing rainwater for recharge of groundwater.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Greywater Management:<\/strong> Recycling wastewater for non-drinking purposes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Groundwater Recharge:<\/strong> Strengthening local aquifers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Water Source Augmentation:<\/strong> Improving existing water sources to meet growing demand.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Operation &amp; Maintenance Funds:<\/strong> Ensuring infrastructure remains functional for years.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/previous-year-papers\/?ref=contac-ai\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Solve Free Previous Year Papers Today<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways\"><\/span>Key Takeaways<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Aspect<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Details<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Launch Year<\/td><td>2019<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nodal Ministry<\/td><td>Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Objective<\/td><td>Provide FHTC to all rural households by 2028 (revised)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Target Service Level<\/td><td>55 litres per capita per day<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Community Focus<\/td><td>50% women participation, VWSCs, shramdaan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Sustainability Measures<\/td><td>Rainwater harvesting, greywater reuse, groundwater recharge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Coverage (2025)<\/td><td>80% rural households, 15+ crore households<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>States Achieved 100%<\/td><td>Arunachal Pradesh, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Gujarat, Punjab, Telangana, Mizoram<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UTs Achieved 100%<\/td><td>Andaman &amp; Nicobar Islands, Dadra &amp; Nagar Haveli &amp; Daman Diu, Puducherry<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Monitoring Tools<\/td><td>Geo-tagging, third-party audits, JJM-IMIS, dashboards<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-questions-based-on-jal-jeevan-mission\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Questions_Based_on_Jal_Jeevan_Mission\"><\/span>Questions Based on Jal Jeevan Mission<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the primary goal of the Jal Jeevan Mission?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) Improve agriculture<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) Provide functional tap water connections to rural households<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) Promote urban water supply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) Reduce urban water pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) Install water meters<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Which ministry implements JJM?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) Ministry of Health<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) Ministry of Water Resources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) Ministry of Rural Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) Ministry of Urban Development<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>By 2025, approximately how many rural households received tap water under JJM?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) 3 crore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) 8 crore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) 12 crore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) 15 crore<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) 20 crore<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the target per capita water supply under JJM?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) 45 LPCD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) 50 LPCD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) 55 LPCD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) 60 LPCD<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) 65 LPCD<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Which of the following is NOT a feature of JJM?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) Community participation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) Technological interventions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) Rainwater harvesting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) Urban sewerage management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) Capacity building<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What percentage of women must be part of Village Water &amp; Sanitation Committees?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) 25%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) 40%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) 50%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) 60%<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) 75%<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Which states achieved 100% coverage under JJM?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) Goa, Telangana, Mizoram<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) Rajasthan, Bihar, Odisha<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Haryana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Which program is aligned with JJM for groundwater sustainability?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) PM-KUSUM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) Atal Bhujal Yojana<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) National Solar Mission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) Smart Cities Mission<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) PM Awas Yojana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What is the main challenge related to water sources in JJM?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) Overuse of water in cities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) Sustainability and contamination of rural sources<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) Urban sewerage discharge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) Industrial water pollution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) Tourism-related water shortage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>When was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A) 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>B) 2018<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>C) 2019<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>D) 2020<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>E) 2021<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Government Schemes<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/one-nation-one-subscription-onos\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">One Nation One Subscription<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/ayushman-bharat-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ayushman Bharat Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/aatmanirbharta-in-pulses\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Aatmanirbharta in Pulses<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/national-broadband-mission-2-0\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Broadband Mission 2.0<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/pm-dhan-dhaanya-krishi-yojana-pmddky\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pradhan Mantri Dhan Krishi Yojana<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/stand-up-india-scheme\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Stand Up India Scheme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/gst-2-0\/?ref=contc-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">All About GST 2.0<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/green-credit-program-earn-rewards-for-a-greener-world\/?ref=contac-aib\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">National Green Credit Programme<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-answer-key\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer_Key\"><\/span>Answer Key<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Question Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Answer<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Question Number<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Answer<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>1<\/td><td>B<\/td><td>6<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>C<\/td><td>7<\/td><td>A<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>D<\/td><td>8<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>C<\/td><td>9<\/td><td>B<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>D<\/td><td>10<\/td><td>C<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__list is-grid columns-3 wp-block-latest-posts\"><li><a class=\"wp-block-latest-posts__post-title\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/how-to-clear-multiple-government-exams\/\">How Some Aspirants Clear Multiple Government Exams: Strategy, Discipline &amp; 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