Lok Sabha Question No. 4487 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2026-03-19
Subject: Implementation of JJM in West Bengal
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Shri Raju Bista

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

## LOK SABHA

## UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 4487 ANSWERED ON 19/03/2026

## IMPLEMENTATION OF JJM IN WEST BENGAL

## 4487. SHRI RAJU BISTA:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

(a)  the  present  status  of  implementation  of  Jal  Jeevan  Mission  (JJM)  along  with  the  funds sanctioned, released and utilised since 2019 in West Bengal, year and district-wise;

(b) the details of Central funds allocated, drawn and utilised so far under JJM in Darjeeling and Kalimpong districts of West Bengal;

(c) the number of households connected with tap water supply in the said districts of West Bengal under JJM; and

(d) the details of works/projects sanctioned, under construction and completed under JJM in the said districts of West Bengal?

## ANSWER

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

(a) to (d) Since August 2019, Government of India, in partnership with States, is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)-Har Ghar Jal to enable every rural household including West Bengal, in the country to have assured potable water through tap connection. 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 the respective State/UT Governments. The Government of India supports the States by providing technical and financial assistance only.

At the start  of  the  Mission  in  West  Bengal,  only  2.15  Lakh  (1.22%)  rural  household  were reported to have tap water connection. As on 17.03.2026, out of 1.75 crore rural household, around 99.54 lakh (56.72%) rural households have been provided tap water connection in West Bengal.

Since  the  August  2019  Mission  launch,  tap  water  access  in Darjeeling and Kalimpong district has surged. Darjeeling grew from 193 connections (0.06%) to 1.68 lakh (49.29%) by 17 th March  2026.  Similarly,  Kalimpong  rose  from  just 5  connections  (0.01%) to 35.47 thousand (54.96%) .

Under  JJM,  this  Department  releases  funds  to  States/UTs  only.  Further,  district-wise  fund allocations are made and maintained by States/UTs and not by this department. The details of Central fund allocated and fund drawn by the State of West Bengal under the JJM, is as under:

(Amount in Rs. Crore)

|         | Central share   | Central share   | Central share       | Central share   | Central share        | State       |
|---------|-----------------|-----------------|---------------------|-----------------|----------------------|-------------|
| Year    | Opening Balance | Fund allocated  | Fund drawn by State | Available fund  | Reported utilization | Expenditure |
| 2019-20 | 760.82          | 995.33          | 994.75              | 1,755.57        | 609.00               | 469.54      |
| 2020-21 | 1,146.58        | 1,614.18        | 807.08              | 1,953.66        | 1,196.07             | 641.17      |
| 2021-22 | 757.58          | 6,998.97        | 1,404.61            | 2,162.19        | 1,547.52             | 725.77      |
| 2022-23 | 614.67          | 6,180.25        | 3,090.12            | 3,704.79        | 1,953.73             | 3,204.21    |
| 2023-24 | 1,751.06        | 3,806.29        | 4,206.29            | 5,957.35        | 5,004.16             | 5,155.11    |
| 2024-25 | 953.19          | 5,049.98        | 2,524.99            | 3,478.18        | 3,003.06             | 4,905.55    |
| 2025-26 | 475.13          | -               | -                   | 475.13          | -                    | -           |
| Total   |                 | 24,645.00       | 13,027.84           | 13,788.66       | 13,313.54            | 15,101.35   |

Source: JJM-IMIS.

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