Lok Sabha Question No. 1066 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2024-02-08
Subject: JJM in Jharkhand
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Nishikant  Dubey, Vishnu Dayal Ram

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1066 TO BE ANSWERED ON 08/02/2024

## JJM in Jharkhand

## 1066.  DR. NISHIKANT DUBEY: SHRI VISHNU DAYAL RAM:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)   the details of the number of rural households provided with tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission in Jharkhand during the last four years and the current year, district-wise;
- (b)  the details of rural households in Jharkhand that do not have tap water connections;
- (c)   whether the Government proposes to increase tap water connections in the rural households of Jharkhand;
- (d)  if so, the details thereof including the targeted villages/districts and the estimated timelines; and
- (e)   the names of the districts where the Jal Jeevan Mission has been implemented and covered in the State of Jharkhand?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI RAJEEV CHANDRASEKHAR)

(a)  to  (e)  Government  of  India  is  committed  towards  universal  coverage  of  safe  &  potable  tap water supply in adequate quantity, of prescribed quality and on a regular & long-term basis to all rural households in the country including those in the villages, districts of Jharkhand. Towards this end,  the  Government  of  India  launched  the  Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM),  to  be  implemented  in partnership  with  states,  in  August  2019.  Drinking  Water  is  a  State  subject,  and  hence,  the responsibility of planning, approval, implementation, operation, and maintenance of drinking water supply schemes, including those under the Jal Jeevan Mission, lies with State/UT Governments. The Government of India supports the States by providing technical and financial assistance.

Significant  progress  has  been  made  in  the  State  since  the  launch  of  Jal  Jeevan  Mission,  towards enhancing  access  to  tap  water  to  rural  households.  At  the  time  of  announcement  of  Jal  Jeevan Mission in August 2019, only 3.23 Crore (17%) rural households were reported to have tap water connections.  So  far,  as  reported  by  States/  UTs  as  on  04.02.2024,  additional  11.01  Crore  rural

households have been provided with tap water connections under JJM. Thus, as on 04.02.2024, out of  19.27  Crore  rural  households  in  the  country,  more  than  14.24  Crore  (73.93%)  households  are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.

Similarly, at the time of announcement of Jal Jeevan Mission, 3.45 lakh (5.56%) rural households were reported to  have  tap  water  connections  in  the  State  of  Jharkhand.  So  far,  as  reported  as  on 04.02.2024,  around  27.29  lakh  additional  rural  households  have  been  provided  with  tap  water connections.  Thus,  as  on  04.02.2024,  out  of  62.03  lakh  rural  households  in  the  State,  more  than 30.74 lakh (49%) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes and the remaining 31.29 lakh are likely to be covered within the Mission Period. The district-wise details are annexed . At  present  the  coverage  of  tap  water  supply  in  Jharkhand  is  below  the  national  average  and  the Department is regularly pursuing with the State for expeditious implementation of the Mission.

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Annex Annex referred to in Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1066 to be answered on 08.02.2024

## Jharkhand: District-wise status of tap water connections provided under JJM

(Number in lakhs)

| S. No.   | District          | Total rural HHs   | Rural HHs with tap water supply as on 15.08.2019   | Rural HHs with tap water supply as on 15.08.2019   | Rural HHs with tap water supply since launch of JJM   | Rural HHs with tap water supply since launch of JJM   | Rural HHs with tap water supply as on 04.02.2024   | Rural HHs with tap water supply as on 04.02.2024   |
|----------|-------------------|-------------------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------|
| S. No.   | District          | Total rural HHs   | No.                                                | In%                                                | No.                                                   | In%                                                   | No.                                                | In%                                                |
| 1.       | Bokaro            | 3.16              | 0.21                                               | 6.69                                               | 1.33                                                  | 41.99                                                 | 1.54                                               | 48.68                                              |
| 2.       | Chatra            | 2.21              | 0.06                                               | 2.91                                               | 1.32                                                  | 59.67                                                 | 1.39                                               | 62.57                                              |
| 3.       | Deoghar           | 2.89              | 0.04                                               | 1.49                                               | 1.35                                                  | 46.65                                                 | 1.39                                               | 48.14                                              |
| 4.       | Dhanbad           | 2.79              | 0.11                                               | 4.11                                               | 1.17                                                  | 42.11                                                 | 1.29                                               | 46.22                                              |
| 5.       | Dumka             | 2.95              | 0.12                                               | 4.17                                               | 1.29                                                  | 43.65                                                 | 1.41                                               | 47.82                                              |
| 6.       | Garhwa            | 3.09              | 0.04                                               | 1.32                                               | 1.77                                                  | 57.29                                                 | 1.81                                               | 58.62                                              |
| 7.       | Giridih           | 4.91              | 0.45                                               | 9.21                                               | 2.70                                                  | 55.03                                                 | 3.15                                               | 64.24                                              |
| 8.       | Godda             | 3.03              | 0.19                                               | 6.21                                               | 0.37                                                  | 12.34                                                 | 0.56                                               | 18.55                                              |
| 9.       | Gumla             | 2.08              | 0.04                                               | 1.96                                               | 1.21                                                  | 58.03                                                 | 1.25                                               | 59.99                                              |
| 10.      | Hazaribag         | 3.40              | 0.08                                               | 2.33                                               | 1.73                                                  | 50.85                                                 | 1.81                                               | 53.18                                              |
| 11.      | Jamtara           | 1.49              | 0.02                                               | 1.36                                               | 0.45                                                  | 30.18                                                 | 0.47                                               | 31.54                                              |
| 12.      | Khuti             | 1.20              | 0.06                                               | 5.40                                               | 0.52                                                  | 43.59                                                 | 0.59                                               | 48.98                                              |
| 13.      | Koderma           | 1.46              | 0.08                                               | 5.23                                               | 0.54                                                  | 37.25                                                 | 0.62                                               | 42.47                                              |
| 14.      | Latehar           | 1.82              | 0.03                                               | 1.56                                               | 1.17                                                  | 64.53                                                 | 1.20                                               | 66.09                                              |
| 15.      | Lohardaga         | 0.92              | 0.10                                               | 11.00                                              | 0.45                                                  | 48.28                                                 | 0.55                                               | 59.28                                              |
| 16.      | Pakur             | 2.27              | 0.01                                               | 0.45                                               | 0.26                                                  | 11.54                                                 | 0.27                                               | 11.98                                              |
| 17.      | Palamu            | 3.65              | 0.10                                               | 2.77                                               | 1.52                                                  | 41.61                                                 | 1.62                                               | 44.39                                              |
| 18.      | Paschim           | 3.30              | 0.10                                               | 3.12                                               | 1.89                                                  | 57.16                                                 | 1.99                                               | 60.28                                              |
| 19.      | Singhbhum Purbi   | 3.54              | 0.21                                               | 6.06                                               | 1.11                                                  | 31.36                                                 | 1.32                                               | 37.42                                              |
| 20.      | Singhbhum Ramgarh | 1.43              | 0.10                                               | 7.31                                               | 0.87                                                  | 60.84                                                 | 0.98                                               | 68.15                                              |
| 21.      | Ranchi            | 4.50              | 0.99                                               | 21.96                                              | 1.49                                                  | 33.11                                                 | 2.48                                               | 55.08                                              |
| 22.      | Sahibganj         | 2.81              | 0.13                                               | 4.75                                               | 1.05                                                  | 37.46                                                 | 1.18                                               | 42.20                                              |
| 23.      | Sareikela And     | 1.84              | 0.07                                               | 3.92                                               | 0.81                                                  | 43.72                                                 | 0.88                                               | 47.65                                              |
| 24.      | Kharsawan Simdega | 1.30              | 0.08                                               | 5.79                                               | 0.92                                                  | 71.04                                                 | 1.00                                               | 76.82                                              |
|          | Total             | 62.03             | 3.45                                               | 5.56                                               | 27.29                                                 | 43.99                                                 | 30.74                                              | 49.56                                              |

Source: JJM-IMIS