In some parts of the country, clean drinking water is still not available. To address this issue, the government is undertaking various efforts to ensure that every home has access to clean drinking water. Recently, the government has launched the Har Ghar Nal Yojana. Through this scheme, clean drinking water will be provided to every household in the country. This article will provide a detailed overview of the Har Ghar Nal Yojana. By reading this, you will gain information on how to apply under the scheme, its benefits, objectives, eligibility, required documents, and the application process.
Har Ghar Nal Yojana 2024:
The central government has initiated the Har Ghar Nal Yojana to ensure clean drinking water is available in every home. The aim is to provide a tap connection to every household. The initial target was to achieve this by 2030, but it has now been advanced to 2024. The scheme is also known as the Jal Jeevan Mission. It will ensure clean drinking water is accessible in rural areas, thereby improving public health and the standard of living. Citizens will no longer need to travel long distances for water as it will be provided directly to their homes. The goal is to provide 55 liters of potable water per person per day.
Details about Har Ghar Nal Yojana:
Scheme Name: Har Ghar Nal Yojana
Launched By: Central Government
Beneficiaries: Citizens of the country
Objective: To provide clean drinking water to every household
Official Website: Jal Jeevan Mission
Year: 2024
Activities under the Jal Jeevan Mission:
Construction of water supply infrastructure in villages
Development of reliable drinking water sources and enhancement of existing ones
Water institution strengthening
Technical interventions for water treatment
Retrofitting of existing and ongoing piped water supply schemes to provide FHTCs (Functional Household Tap Connections) and improve service levels
Grey water management
Support for capacity building and facilitation of activities for various stakeholders
Institutional Mechanism of Har Ghar Nal Yojana:
National Level: National Jal Jeevan Mission
State Level: State Water and Sanitation Mission
District Level: District Water and Sanitation Mission
Village Level: Water Committee/Village Water and Sanitation Committee/User Group
Funding Pattern:
The estimated total cost of the Jal Jeevan Mission is ₹3.60 lakh crore.
For Himalayan and Northeastern states, the central government will bear 90% of the cost, and 10% will be borne by the state governments.
In Union Territories, 100% of the implementation cost will be covered by the central government.
For other states, the central and state governments will share the implementation cost equally (50-50%).
Objective of Har Ghar Nal Yojana:
The aim of the Har Ghar Nal Yojana is to provide clean drinking water to every household in rural areas of the country by 2024. With this scheme, citizens will not need to travel far for drinking water as it will be available directly at their homes, leading to improved health and time savings.
Benefits and Features of Har Ghar Nal Yojana:
Launched by the central government
Aims to provide clean drinking water to every household
Each home will receive a tap connection
The target for providing clean water to every household has been advanced to 2024
Also known as the Jal Jeevan Mission
Ensures availability of clean water in rural areas, improving public health
Enhances the standard of living
Eliminates the need to travel long distances for water
Aims to provide 55 liters of potable water per person per day
Eligibility and Required Documents:
Applicant must be a permanent resident of India
Aadhar card
Residence certificate
Income certificate
Proof of age
Passport-sized photograph
Mobile number
Email ID
Application Process:
Visit the official website of Jal Jeevan Mission.
The home page will appear.
Click on the “Apply Now” option.
A new page will open where you need to enter your personal details such as name, mobile number, and email ID.
Upload all the required documents.
Click on the “Submit” option.
You will have successfully applied under the Har Ghar Nal Yojana.
Procedure to View Dashboard:
Visit the official website of Jal Jeevan Mission.
The home page will appear.
Click on the “Dashboard” option.
A new page will open where you can view information related to the dashboard.
Procedure to View Contact Details:
Visit the official website of Jal Jeevan Mission.
The home page will appear.
Click on the “Contact Us” option.
Then click on the “National Jal Jeevan Mission” option.
