CAG finds 13.31 lakh JJM tap connections non-functional in Chhattisgarh

This audit examined the performance, planning, and financial management of the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in Chhattisgarh for the period from 2019-20 to 2023-24. It assessed whether the mission achieved its goal of providing functional household tap connections to rural households.

Government of Chhattisgarh, specifically the Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) and the State Water and Sanitation Mission (SWSM).

• 33% of installed tap connections (13.31 lakh) were non-functional as of January 2025 due to dry sources or incomplete infrastructure.
• Only 3.64% of villages (716 out of 19,656) were certified as 'Har Ghar Jal' by March 2024, despite a 100% target.
• The state failed to mobilize ₹6,480.04 crore in funds from the Centre and State contributions.
• ₹2,220.18 crore in community contributions and ₹1,358 crore in 15th Finance Commission grants were not raised.
• Expenditure on water quality monitoring was ₹40.88 crore, significantly less than the provisioned amount of ₹199.79 crore.
• Only 4 out of 75 water testing laboratories were equipped to test all 13 prescribed water quality parameters.
• None of the 70 Multi Village Schemes were completed as of March 2025.
• CAG recommended the state assess the status of incomplete works, review 'Har Ghar Jal' certification processes, and ensure functional water testing laboratories.

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