Lok Sabha Question No. 2269 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-02-12
Subject: Tap Water Connections under various Schemes in Bhind and Datia Districts
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Smt. Sandhya Ray

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI

## DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 2269

ANSWERED ON 12.02.2026

## TAP WATER CONNECTIONS UNDER VARIOUS SCHEMES IN BHIND AND DATIA DISTRICTS

## †2269. SMT. SANDHYA RAY:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)   the  details  of  the  households  provided  with  tap  water  in  Bhind  and  Datia  districts  under  the schemes  like  Jal  Jeevan  Mission,  Atal  Mission  for  Rejuvenation  and  Urban  Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0, Jal Hi Amrit and Mission Amrit Sarovar during the last five  years,  year and Legislative Assembly/panchayat/Village-wise;
- (b)  the  number  of  villages  presently  facing  water  crisis  in  such  districts,  Legislative  Assemblywise;
- (c)   the details of the special steps taken/projects implemented to enhance groundwater level; and
- (d)  the action plan prepared and the targets fixed by the Government for the next two years?

## ANSWER

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

(a) & (b) Since August 2019, Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal to make provision of potable water through tap connection in adequate quantity of prescribed quality and on regular and long-term basis to every rural household of the country, including those in Bhind and Datia districts of Madhya Pradesh.

As reported on 10.02.2026, out of 1.06 lakh rural households in the Bhind district, more than 0.98 lakh  (92.45%)  households  are  reported  to  have  tap  water  supply  in  their  homes.  Similarly,  as reported on 10.02.2026, out of 2.56 lakh rural households in the Datia district, more than 2.14 lakh (83.85%) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.

Further, the State/ UT-wise, District-wise and Village-wise status of tap water connection provided under  the  Mission  in  rural  areas, inter  alia including  those  in  Bhind  and  Datia  and  districts  of Madhya Pradesh, is in public domain and available on JJM dashboard at:

## https://ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx

Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs has informed that Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 is launched in the year 2021 in all urban Local Bodies (ULBs)/ cities, enabling  the  cities  to  become  'self-reliant'  and  'water  secure'.  Providing  universal  coverage  of sewerage  and  septage  management  in  500  AMRUT  cities  is  one  of  the  major  focus  areas  of

AMRUT 2.0. Under the Mission, States/ Union Territories (UTs) are empowered to select appraise, propose and implement projects.

So far,  19,267  water  tap  connections  in  Datia  district  and  18,366  water  tap  connections  in  Bhind district have been provided through AMRUT/ AMRUT 2.0 & Convergence.

'Jal Hi AMRIT" is a sub-scheme under AMRUT 2.0 reforms, aims to incentivize States and UTs to efficiently  manage  sewage  treatment  plants  for  recyclable  treated  water  meeting  environmental standards. The focus of sub scheme is to build capacity & incentivizing qualitative improvements in the treated discharge effluent. So far, 01 Sewage Treatment Plant each in Bhind and Datia district have been reported as enrolled via online platform for assessment.

Further, Ministry of Rural Development has informed that Mission Amrit Sarovar was launched in April  2022  to  construct  or  rejuvenate  75  Amrit  Sarovars  (ponds)  in  each  district,  totaling  50,000 across the country. As on 09.02.2026, 115 Amrit Sarovars have been constructed in Bhind and 71 in Datia.

(c) Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation has informed that Water  being  a  State  subject,  the  aspects  related  to  water  resources,  including  its  conservation  & quality are studied, planned, funded and executed by the State Governments themselves as per their own  resources  and  priorities.  Role  of  the  Government  of  India  is  limited  to  being  catalytic, providing technical support and in some cases partial financial assistance in terms with the existing schemes being implemented by the D/o WR, RD and GR.

However, a number of measures being taken by Government of India for sustainable management of ground  water  across  the  state  of  Madhya  Pradesh  including  Bhind  and  Datia  district inter  alia including  initiatives  such  as  the  National  Aquifer  Mapping  (NAQUIM)  and  the  Master  Plan  for Artificial  Recharge  (2020)  encourage  the  implementation  of  rainwater  harvesting  structures. Additionally,  the  Central  Ground  Water  Authority  regulates  groundwater  usage  and  mandates rainwater  harvesting  in  critical  zones  to  ensure  sustainable  water  management.  National  Water Policy  has  been  formulated  by  Department  of  Water  Resources,  RD  &  GR,  inter-alia  advocates rainwater  harvesting  and  conservation  of  water  and  highlights  the  need  for  augmenting  the availability of water through direct use of rainfall. DoWR, RD & GR along with the Central Ground Water  Board  (CGWB)  and  State  Governments,  conducts  annual  assessments  of  India's  dynamic groundwater resources. CGWB has prepared a Master Plan for Artificial Recharge to Groundwater2020 in consultation with States/UTs which is a macro level plan indicating various structures for the different terrain conditions of the country including State of Madhya Pradesh. The Master Plan envisages  construction  of  about  5,721  nos.  of  structures  in  Bhind  and  4,217  nos.  of  structures  in Datia. Apart from this, the important steps taken by the central government to promote rainwater harvesting  and  artificial  recharge  in  the  country  including  Madhya  Pradesh  can  be  seen  at: https://cdnbbsr.s3waas.gov.in/s3a70dc40477bc2adceef4d2c90f47eb82/uploads/2024/07/202407 16706354487.pdf

(d) Hon'ble Finance Minister during her budget speech 2025-26 had announced the extension of Jal Jeevan Mission until 2028.

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