High tap coverage under Jal Jeevan scheme, but lower usage, reliability
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Why in news
A Jal Shakti Ministry survey revealed a significant discrepancy between the 98% tap coverage under the Har Ghar Jal scheme and the actual functionality and water volume received by rural households.
Background
The 2024 Functionality Assessment by IPSOS found that while 98% of rural households have tap access, only 76% met functionality criteria. Only 80% of households received the sanctioned minimum of 55 liters of water per day.
Facts for Prelims
- Fact98% of rural households in India covered by Har Ghar Jal have access to a tap.
- FactOnly 80% of households received the sanctioned minimum of 55 liters of water per day.
- FactGoa, Gujarat, and Andhra Pradesh reported over 97% availability of water through taps.
- BodyJal Shakti Ministry commissioned the survey to assess the Har Ghar Jal scheme.
For Mains
Q. Analyze the challenges in ensuring the functional reliability and consistent water supply under the Jal Jeevan Mission despite high infrastructure coverage.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Infrastructure-Utility Gap: Discrepancy between physical tap installation and consistent water flow/availability
- Operational Bottlenecks: Inconsistent supply volumes falling below the 55-liter per day sanctioned minimum
- Regional Disparity: Significant variance in functionality and availability across different states and Union Territories
Keywords: functional reliability · rural infrastructure · water security · last-mile connectivity · service delivery gap
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