Lok Sabha Question No. 3173 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-12-18
Subject: Rural Households covered under JJM in Rajahmundry
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dr. D. Purandeswari

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO- 3173

ANSWERED ON 18/12/2025

## RURAL HOUSEHOLDS COVERED UNDER JJM IN RAJAHMUNDRY

## 3173. DR. D. PURANDESWARI:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a) the current number of rural households provided with safe and adequate drinking water through  household  tap  connections  under  the  Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM),  particularly  in Rajahmundry Lok Sabha Constituency;

(b) the key focus areas of the Mission's next phase regarding sustainability, functionality and community participation to ensure long-term reliable water supply;

(c)  the  manner  in  which  the  Mission  is  integrating  digital  innovations  such  as  Geographic Information System (GIS) and predictive analytics for monitoring and transparency;

(d) the role of district administrations in strengthening governance and ensuring continuous service delivery under the Mission; and

(e) the examples of community-led success stories demonstrating the impact of the Mission on rural water management?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI

## (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) and  (b)  Since  August  2019,  the  Government  of  India,  in  partnership  with  States  like Andhra Pradesh (Rajahmundry), has been implementing the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)-Har Ghar Jal. The mission aims to ensure every rural household has an assured potable water tap connection. Drinking water is a State subject; therefore, planning, implementation, operation, and maintenance of the water supply schemes are the responsibility of the respective State/UT Governments, with the Central Government offering technical and financial assistance.

As reported by State Govt. of Andhra Pradesh, at the beginning of Jal Jeevan Mission in August 2019,  only 18,372  rural households  were  reported  to  have  tap  water  connection  in Rajahmundry. Around 11,035 additional rural households have been provided with tap water connections  under  Mission.  As  on  16.12.2025  total  29,407  (93.40%)  out  of  31,485  rural households have been provided with tap water connection in Rajahmundry, Andhra Pradesh.

This  Department  ensures  long-term  sustainability  via  the Sujalam  Bharat  Database asset registry and unique Sujal  Gaon IDs for accountability. Community  ownership and operation/maintenance  are  encouraged  through  initiatives  like  "Sujal  Gram  Samvaad,"  Jal Arpan,  Jal  Utsav,  and  active  participation  of  Village  Water  and  Sanitation  Committees (VWSCs).

(c) As part of digital initiatives, water supply assets are being GIS mapped under PM Gati Shakti, with 28 lakh kilometers already uploaded. Planning is further supported by the Sujalam Bharat  App,  which  uses  geotagging  and  geo-fencing  to  assign  unique  Sujal  Gaon  IDs  for accurate  asset  identification  and  geo-referencing.  Pilot  IoT-based  sensors  monitor  water quantity  and  quality,  with  data  displayed  on  public  dashboards  for  transparency.  Future interactive dashboards will offer real-time data visualization, predictive insights, and geospatial mapping to empower stakeholders, improve transparency, and enable data-driven decisions for effective program implementation.

(d) District administrations under DWSM act as the nodal implementing agencies , ensuring:

- (i) Coordination between Panchayati Raj Institutions and line departments.
- (ii) Timely fund utilization and progress reporting.
- (iii) Capacity building and grievance redressal.
- (iv) Regular Monitoring of service delivery and functionality through digital platforms.

(e) Community-led success stories are available through the monthly newsletter on the JJM portal under Jal Jeevan Samvad and can also be accessed in the publications section of Jal Jeevan Mission Reports.

https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in/publication-report & https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in/jaljeevan-samvad

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