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A village in Chhattisgarh's Bastar region has received tap water connections.
The initiative was implemented under the central government's flagship Jal Jeevan Mission.
This development aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water to rural households.
Narayanpur district administration played a key role in the project's execution.
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.
The nodal ministry responsible for the planning, implementation, and monitoring of the Jal Jeevan Mission.
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.
JJM directly contributes to achieving SDG 6, which aims to 'Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all' by 2030.
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.
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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.