15.89 crore rural households have tap water connection under Jal Jeevan Mission
The question asked by Shri Balwant Baswant Wankhade sought details on contaminated drinking water sources, including the number of habitations affected by various contaminants, assessment of households receiving potable water, testing of water samples, and data on remedial action timelines. The Ministry of Jal Shakti provided the answer.
Shri Balwant Baswant Wankhade (asked), Ministry of Jal Shakti (answered)
- Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) launched in August 2019
- 15.89 crore (82.09%) rural households have tap water connection as of 18.07.2026
- BIS:10500 standards adopted for water quality
- States/UTs advised to prioritize habitations affected by chemical contaminants
- Concise Handbook for Monitoring Water Quality released in December 2024
- 270 lakh water tap connections provided in urban areas through AMRUT and AMRUT 2.0
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Parliamentary Q&A
06.08.2026
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Document details
| Official title | Contaminated Drinking Water Sources |
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q278 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (question) |
| Year | 06.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |