Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat said, Jal Jeevan Mission” has achieved a mega milestone by providing 11 crore tap connections. 11 crore homes are now assured of health and well-being with this elixir of life reaching their doorsteps. He said that the effort of our team on ground has made this mega milestone possible. “The mission aims to provide tap water supply to households with special focus on women and children by 2024.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi described as a “great feat” the mark of 11 crore tap connections under the ongoing Jal Jeevan Mission, and said it shows the ground covered to ensure piped water supply to people across the country.