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Puducherry becomes ‘Har Ghar Jal’ UT

Puducherry has achieved the target of 100% piped water connection in rural areas under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Earlier, Goa, Telangana and Andaman & Nicobar Islands have provided tap water supply to every rural home under Jal Jeevan Mission. So, Puducherry is the fourth State/UT to provide assured tap water supply to every rural home under Jal Jeevan Mission.

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Jal Jeevan Mission is being implemented in partnership with States/ UTs to provide safe tap water to every rural home by 2024. The State of Punjab and the UTs of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu have covered over 75% of rural homes with assured tap water supply.

Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):

  • It is a flagship programme of the Union Government. It was announced in August 2019.
  • It aims to provide a tap water connection to every rural household of the country by 2024.

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  • Chief Minister of Puducherry: N Rangasamy.

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Sumit Arora

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