The has hinted that the target of 30lakh Functional Household Tap Connections(FHTC) set for the year 2021-22 under theJal Jeevan Mission(JJM) cannot be achieved due to technical reasons like sustainable Resources“>Water Resources, survey of villages, poor finances and delay due to Covid-19.
JJM is a target-basedCentralgovernment programme. The state has also expressed that the programme can be expedited if the Centre increases its share from 50% to 90%.
JJM has set a target of providing tap water connections in 1.01 crore rural households in the state by the end of 2024.
Of the total target of 1.01 crore rural households, 22.40 lakh households have installed FHTC as of January 15. This is 22.08% of the total target.