Lok Sabha Question No. 3151 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Functional Household Tap Connections in Karnataka under Jal Jeevan Mission
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri M Mallesh Babu

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. - 3151 ANSWERED ON 18/12/2025

## FUNCTIONAL HOUSEHOLD TAP CONNECTIONS IN KARNATAKA UNDER JAL JEEVAN MISSION

## 3151. SHRI M MALLESH BABU :

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  the  details  of  funds  released,  physical  progress  achieved  and  number  of  Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) provided in Karnataka under the Jal Jeevan Mission (Rural) since its inception in 2019, year-wise along with the total approved cost and the share of the Union and State Governments including the funds released, utilised and pending State matching share and any outstanding liabilities or unspent balances;

(b)  the  details  of  projects  sanctioned  under the  National  Rural  Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) during 2009-19 in Karnataka including funds released, coverage achieved and the reasons for delays, if any;

(c) whether the Government has accorded National Project status to any major irrigation project in Karnataka and if so, the details thereof; and

(d) the details of National Project status to the Upper Krishna Project, Upper Bhadra Project or any other major irrigation project in Karnataka along with the allocation of funds made for the purpose?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA )

(a) to (d) The Government of India, in partnership with States/UTs, implements the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide functional tap water connections to every rural household (at 55 lpcd, BIS:10500  standard).  As  drinking  water  is  a  State  subject,  the  primary  responsibility  for planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of these schemes lies with the respective State/UT  Governments.  The  Central  Government  offers  essential  technical  and  financial assistance to support the states in this mission.

At the beginning of Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019, around 24.51 lakh rural households were reported to have tap water connections in Karnataka. Around 63.06 lakh additional rural households  have  been  provided  with  tap  water  connections  under  the  mission.  As  on

16.12.2025, around 87.57 lakh (86.44%) out of total 1,01,30,702 rural households have been provided with tap water connections.

Union Cabinet had approved the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission for five years i.e. from  2019-20  to  2023-24.  During  this  period,  the  States/UTs  were  to  complete  planning, approval and implementation of water supply schemes under the Mission. Releases to States including  Karnataka  was  made  in  consonance  with  'Just  in  Time'  principle  and  extant instructions issued by Ministry of Finance from time to time so as to avoid undue parking of fund in the State. Against a central allocation of Rs.28,623.89 Crore, the State of Karnataka could draw only Rs.11,760.03 Crore during the mission period due to delay in submission of proposals along with requisite documents as per the MoF and JJM guidelines. The Central outlay as approved by the Union Cabinet has now been utilized. Further, State was clarified that the Central funding was limited to the approved Mission period only and advised the State to complete their ongoing works from their own resources.

As per the guideline of JJM, Scheme-wise fund is not provided. The details of fund allocated, fund drawn by the State and reported expenditure under Jal Jeevan Mission to Karnataka are as under:

(Rs. in Crore)

|        |         | Central share   | Central share   | Central share   | Central share   | Central share   | State       |
|--------|---------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-----------------|-------------|
| S. No. | Year    | Opening Balance | Fund allocated  | Fund Drawn      | Available fund  | Expenditure     | Expenditure |
| 1      | 2019-20 | 26.61           | 546.06          | 546.06          | 572.67          | 491.01          | 298.7       |
| 2      | 2020-21 | 81.65           | 1,189.40        | 446.36          | 528.01          | 349.62          | 428.26      |
| 3      | 2021-22 | 178.39          | 5,008.80        | 2,504.40        | 2,682.79        | 1,418.68        | 1,567.62    |
| 4      | 2022-23 | 1,264.11        | 5,451.85        | 2,725.93        | 3,990.04        | 2,807.73        | 3,240.51    |
| 5      | 2023-24 | 1,182.31        | 12,623.37       | 4,966.62        | 6,148.93        | 5,266.74        | 6,106.10    |
| 6      | 2024-25 | 882.2           | 3,804.41        | 570.66          | 1,452.86        | 764.14          | 10,078.54   |
| 7      | 2025-26 | 688.72          | 0.00            | 0.00            | 688.72          | 0.00            | 963.27      |
| Total  | Total   |                 | 28,623.89       | 11,760.03       |                 | 11,097.92       | 22,683.00   |

Source: PFMS

Further, considering the progress achieved so far and ongoing works, Hon'ble Finance Minister has announced extension of Jal Jeevan Mission till December 2028 with enhanced total outlay through  budget  announcements  2025-26.  Central  grants-in-aid  may  be  released  to  eligible States only after getting approval from the competent authority for the extension of the Jal Jeevan Mission with the enhanced outlay and following the issuance of the corresponding guidelines.