Lok Sabha Question No. 6287 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-04-02
Subject: Implementation of JJM in Maharashtra
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dr. Bachhav Shobha Dinesh

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

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 6287 ANSWERED ON 02.04.2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF JJM IN MAHARASHTRA

## 6287. DR. BACHHAV SHOBHA DINESH:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  the  status  of  implementation  of  the  Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM)  in  Maharashtra,  district-wise, particularly in Nashik and Dhule districts;

(b) the number of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) installed under JJM in Maharashtra, district-wise, particularly in Nashik and Dhule districts;

(c)  the  number  of  households  having  access  to  tap  water  and  those  still  without  drinking  water connections as on date along with the total number of households in each district and the number of households identified as requiring drinking water tap connections after survey;

(d) the targets fixed and funds released for the said districts of Maharashtra; and

(e) the steps being taken to ensure universal coverage and timely completion of targets under JJM in these districts ?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (e) Drinking water is a State subject. The power to plan, design, approve and implement drinking water supply schemes/projects lies with State Government . Government of India, in partnership with States/UTs including Maharashtra is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission, since August, 2019, to make provision of tap water supply to every rural household in the country. Under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation provides financial, policy guidance and technical assistance to the States and Union Territories for implementing their drinking water supply schemes.

Significant  progress  has  been  made  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra  since  the  launch  of  JJM,  towards enhancing access to tap water for rural households. At the start of JJM in August 2019, only 48.43 lakh (33.00%)  rural  households  were  reported  to  have  tap  water  connections.  So  far,  as  reported  by State/UTs,  more  than  84.39  lakh  additional  rural  households  have  been  provided  with  tap  water connections. Thus, as on 31.03.2026, out of 146.77 lakh rural households in the State, more than 132.83

lakh (i.e. 90.50%) households are reported to have tap water connections in their homes (Source: JJMIMIS).

The  district-wise  details  of  households  with  tap  water  connections  in  the  State  of  Maharashtra, including Nashik and Dhule districts, as on 31.03.2026 is at Annexure .

The details of allocation, release and reported utilization of the fund in Maharashtra under JJM, are as under:

| Year    | Central Fund   | Central Fund   | Central Fund   | Expenditure under State share   |
|---------|----------------|----------------|----------------|---------------------------------|
|         | Allocation     | Fund drawn     | Expenditure    |                                 |
| 2019-20 | 847.97         | 345.28         | 308.04         | 431.79                          |
| 2020-21 | 1,828.92       | 457.23         | 473.59         | 324.56                          |
| 2021-22 | 7,064.41       | 1,666.64       | 377.98         | 477.98                          |
| 2022-23 | 7,831.25       | 3,915.62       | 3,109.53       | 2,972.21                        |
| 2023-24 | 21,465.88      | 7,444.26       | 8,208.53       | 8,371.34                        |
| 2024-25 | 5,352.93       | 1,605.88       | 2,235.12       | 3,150.59                        |

(Source: JJM-IMIS)

Further, on 10 th March, 2026, the Union Cabinet has approved the JJM 2.0 to restructure and reorient the implementation of the JJM from infrastructure creation to a service delivery, supported by drinking water  governance  and  institutional  ecosystem  for  sustainable  rural  piped  potable  water  supply.  For restructuring JJM focussing on structural reforms, Cabinet has approved enhancement of total outlay to Rs. 8.69 lakh crore with total central assistance of Rs. 3.59 lakh crore enhancing from Rs. 2.08 lakh crore approved in 2019-20 i.e. additional central share of Rs. 1.51 lakh crore.

The following corrective actions have been taken to address and overcome implementation deficiencies and ensure quality works under JJM in various parts of the country:

- i) Financial  Reconciliation to  review  the  status  of  financial  reconciliation  of  JJM  funds  to identify the scheme-wise requirement of remaining funds.
2. ii) Observations of CNO (Central Nodal Officers from GoI) and Technical Officers were shared to identify required corrective actions and assign responsibilities for compliance.
3. iii) Celebration of Jal Arpan Diwas for transparent handing over of scheme to community where the Local MPs and MLAs are to be invited.
4. iv) District Technical Unit (DTU) to be constituted to monitor and provide support to assure the water supply in the Panchayats and villages.
- v) Jal  Sewa  Ankalan to  be  carried  out  by  Panchayat  for  all  the  villages.  The  issues  to  be reviewed by District Technical Unit ( DTU) and action to be taken by DWSM.
6. vi) Sujalam Bharat database to be used for reporting all the water supply assets of rural areas on digital platforms such as JJM IMIS, PM Gati Shakti.
7. vii) Review  of  the  Data  reported  on  IMISEnsure  ground  verification  and  rectify  all  data anomalies with prior approval of the Apex Committee chaired by Chief Secretaries.
8. viii) Cost Apportionmentissues related to in-admissible apportioned costs arising from higher service level to be finalised by the Apex Committee.
9. ix) O&M Policy Finalization - Expedite the notification of the State O&M Policy in accordance

with the national framework.

- x) Third-Party Inspection Agency (TPIA) of all the works under JJM with involvement of district administrative authorities.
2. xi) Source and Asset Protection Advisory to be issued by district-level for protection of water sources and JJM assets, including pipelines, reservoirs, and pump house.

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Annexure Annexure referred to in the reply of Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 6287 for answer on 02.04.2026.

| District                  | Total Households   | Households with tap water supply as on 31.03.2026   |   in %age |
|---------------------------|--------------------|-----------------------------------------------------|-----------|
| Ahmednagar                | 7,99,754           | 7,25,482                                            |     90.71 |
| Akola                     | 2,48,458           | 2,22,789                                            |     89.67 |
| Amravati                  | 4,32,311           | 4,28,167                                            |     99.04 |
| Beed                      | 4,72,732           | 3,74,038                                            |     79.12 |
| Bhandara                  | 2,56,684           | 2,25,945                                            |     88.03 |
| Buldhana                  | 4,48,293           | 4,27,582                                            |     95.38 |
| Chandrapur                | 3,95,251           | 3,59,007                                            |     90.83 |
| Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar | 4,88,084           | 4,26,186                                            |     87.32 |
| Dharashiv                 | 2,88,559           | 2,64,081                                            |     91.52 |
| Dhule                     | 3,04,035           | 3,02,881                                            |     99.62 |
| Gadchiroli                | 2,42,119           | 2,24,503                                            |     92.72 |
| Gondia                    | 3,07,730           | 2,53,536                                            |     82.39 |
| Hingoli                   | 2,14,938           | 1,82,749                                            |     85.02 |
| Jalgaon                   | 6,90,913           | 6,90,791                                            |     99.98 |
| Jalna                     | 3,00,063           | 2,99,947                                            |     99.96 |
| Kolhapur                  | 6,84,162           | 6,82,927                                            |     99.82 |
| Latur                     | 3,74,582           | 3,68,099                                            |     98.27 |
| Nagpur                    | 3,76,864           | 3,67,686                                            |     97.57 |
| Nanded                    | 5,36,765           | 4,84,196                                            |     90.21 |
| Nandurbar                 | 3,62,721           | 2,47,880                                            |     68.34 |
| Nashik                    | 7,18,369           | 6,80,562                                            |     94.74 |
| Palghar                   | 4,51,345           | 3,20,099                                            |     70.92 |
| Parbhani                  | 2,99,744           | 2,72,737                                            |     90.99 |
| Pune                      | 8,94,641           | 7,79,451                                            |     87.12 |
| Raigad                    | 5,48,620           | 5,01,215                                            |     91.36 |
| Ratnagiri                 | 4,48,161           | 3,88,237                                            |     86.63 |
| Sangli                    | 4,59,048           | 4,06,506                                            |     88.55 |
| Satara                    | 6,18,518           | 5,73,272                                            |     92.69 |
| Sindhudurg                | 1,93,373           | 1,61,316                                            |     83.42 |
| Solapur                   | 5,77,245           | 5,76,668                                            |     99.9  |
| Thane                     | 2,61,275           | 1,98,342                                            |     75.91 |
| Wardha                    | 2,38,877           | 2,35,615                                            |     98.63 |
| Washim                    | 2,20,115           | 2,01,718                                            |     91.64 |
| Yavatmal                  | 5,22,884           | 4,29,309                                            |     82.1  |