Bastar Village Gets Tap Water Under Jal Jeevan Mission, Boosting Rural Access
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A village in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region has received tap water connections.
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The initiative was implemented under the central government's flagship Jal Jeevan Mission.
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This development aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water to rural households.
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Narayanpur district administration played a key role in the project's execution.
- ●A village in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh has been provided with tap water access.
- ●The project was executed as part of the nationwide Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).
- ●Narayanpur Collector, Namrata Jain, confirmed the establishment of the water supply system.
- ●The mission aims to ensure functional household tap connections (FHTC) in rural areas.
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
To provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections (FHTC) by 2024 to all rural households in India.
Key: Focuses on a community approach to water management, including source sustainability, water quality monitoring, greywater management, and reuse.
Ministry of Jal Shakti
The nodal ministry responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC)
An FHTC, as defined by the Jal Jeevan Mission, means a tap connection that provides at least 55 litres per capita per day (LPCD) of potable water, of prescribed quality, on a regular and long-term basis, to every rural household.
Simple Analogy: Imagine having a reliable, always-on water faucet inside your home, delivering enough clean water for daily needs, rather than having to fetch water from a distant shared source.
Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6)
JJM directly contributes to achieving SDG 6, which aims to 'Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all' by 2030.
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)
Both missions are complementary, focusing on improving rural sanitation and hygiene, thereby enhancing public health and living standards.
Bastar is a historical region and a district in the southern part of Chhattisgarh state. It is known for its tribal population, dense forests, and rich cultural heritage. Narayanpur is one of the districts located within the Bastar division.
Exam Relevance
GS Paper II: Governance, Social Justice; Prelims: Government Schemes, Social Sector Initiatives
General Awareness: Government Schemes, Current Affairs
General Awareness: Government Schemes, Current Affairs
General Awareness: Government Schemes, Geography
Previously Asked (PYQs)
For the horizontal tax devolution, the Fifteenth Finance Commission used how many of the above as criteria other than population area and income distance? 1. Demographic performance 2. Forest and ecology 3. Governance reforms 4. Stable government 5. Tax and fiscal efforts
Answer: Only three
Consider the following organizations/bodies in India: 1. The National Commission for Backward Classes 2. The National Human Rights Commission 3. The National Law Commission 4. The National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission How many of the above are constitutional bodies?
Answer: Only one
A Parliamentary System of Government is one in which
Answer: the Government is responsible to the Parliament and can be removed by it
Expected Questions
- ★UPSC may ask: 'Consider the objectives and features of the Jal Jeevan Mission. How does it contribute to India's Sustainable Development Goals?'
- ★SSC/Banking/Railway may ask: 'Which year is the target for achieving tap water connections for all rural households under JJM?' or 'What is the minimum water supply per capita per day under FHTC?'
Topic Frequency
High for government schemes and social sector initiatives in all competitive exams.
Key Terms
A central government initiative to provide safe and adequate drinking water through tap connections to all rural households.
A tap connection delivering at least 55 LPCD of potable water regularly.
Litres Per Capita Per Day, a measure of water supply per person per day.
Must Remember
- •JJM's target year: 2024.
- •Minimum water supply under FHTC: 55 LPCD.
- •Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Jal Shakti.
- •JJM's contribution to SDG 6.
Exam Tips
- •Understand the 'why' behind the mission (health, women's empowerment, rural development).
- •Be aware of the key quantitative targets (e.g., 55 LPCD, 2024).
- •Connect JJM with other government schemes and international commitments like SDGs.