Jal Jeevan Mission: 76% of taps functional, ₹8.69 lakh crore outlay approved

Asked and answered by: Shri Malaiyarasan D (asked), Ministry of Jal Shakti (answered)

What the government said

• 15.89 Crore (82.09%) rural households have tap water connections as of 18.07.2026
• Kallakurichi district: 2.06 lakh (68.19%) households have tap water connections
• Total outlay enhanced from ₹3.60 lakh crore to ₹8.69 lakh crore
• Central share increased from ₹2.08 lakh crore to ₹3.59 lakh crore
• JJM extended till December 2028 under JJM 2.0
• 98.1% of households in surveyed villages had tap connections
• 87% of households reported receiving water in the past week
• 76% of household tap connections found functional

Also in the document

• The answer provides detailed state-wise data on tap connections
• The answer includes a statement that 98.1% of households in surveyed villages had tap connections
• The answer states that 76% of household tap connections were found functional based on water quality, quantity, and regularity
• The answer mentions that the Mission's period has been extended to December 2028 with enhanced outlay
• The answer provides a detailed financial breakdown for each year
• The answer states that the Mission's outlay was enhanced from ₹3.60 lakh crore to ₹8.69 lakh crore
• The answer states that the Central share increased from ₹2.08 lakh crore to ₹3.59 lakh crore
• The answer states that the Mission is being implemented with a focus on structural reforms under JJM 2.0
• The answer states that the Mission has been extended to December 2028
• The answer provides a detailed annexure with state-wise data on rural households with tap connections