The central allocation of Jal Jeevan mission to Orissa has been increased to Rs 3,323.42 crore for the year 2021-2020. The Centre is assisting Odisha in becoming a Har Ghar Jal’ state by March 2024, with a four-fold increase in allocation.
About Jal Jeevan Mission:
By 2024, it is hoped that all rural Indian households will have access to safe and sufficient drinking water via individual household tap connections.
It aims to provide 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household by 2024 via Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC).
It also includes a functional tap connection to schools, Anganwadi centres, Health centres, wellness centres, GP buildings and community buildings.
The programme will also include mandatory source sustainability measures such as recharge and reuse through grey water management, water conservation, and Rain Water Harvesting.
At the local level, JJM focuses on integrated demand-side and supply-side water management.
The Mission is founded on a community-based approach to water. It intends to establish a jan andolan for water, making it a top priority for everyone.
It encourages and ensures voluntary ownership among the local community through contributions in cash, kind, and/or labour, as well as voluntary labour.
Parent Ministry:Drinking Water and Sanitation Department, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Funding Pattern:The Centre and states split funds 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern states, 50:50 for other states, and 100 percent for Union Territories.
Four-tiered scheme implementation and monitoring at the national, state, district, and village levels.