The Centre’s most recent flagship scheme - Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide drinking water to 14.6 crore rural households- is set to be operationalized with Prime Minister Modi to release the Operational Guidelines.

The Centre’s most recent flagship scheme - Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) to provide drinking water to 14.6 crore rural households- is set to be operationalized with Prime Minister Modi to release the Operational Guidelines.

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Fluoride affected Habitations, 28/11/2019. As reported by the State Government, district-wise number of Fluoride-affected habitations and population is at Annexure.

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Fluoride affected Habitations, 28/11/2019. As reported by the State Government, district-wise number of Fluoride-affected habitations and population is at Annexure.

Given the importance of community-managed drinking water supply for the success of Jal Jeevan Mission’s ambition, it is important to look back and learn from some of the demand-driven, community managed schemes.

In Nepal, only 25% of water supply schemes are functioning well. While there are several approaches to setting up schemes, there is only one model of ongoing service management – community-based management through local water user committees.

Question raised in Lok Sabha on Drinking Water Facilities in Rural Areas, 11/07/2019.

Many rural communities in sub-Saharan Africa still lack clean water for basic needs such as drinking and washing. Even where water points have been constructed, many break down prematurely or provide inadequate, seasonal or poor quality water supplies.