Issues And Challenges In Implementation Of Jal Jeevan Mission And Best Practices Adopted For Water Resource Sustainability In Hilly Region Of Uttarakhand

Abstract

By interconnecting household-level taps by 2024, the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) of the Indian government aims to deliver adequate and secure water supply to all rural Indian families. The objective also includes the necessary sustainable source management techniques, such as water conservation, rainwater gathering, and material replenishment and reuse. The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) has designated Key Resource Centers across the country with the mandate to conduct capacity-building training sessions for different stakeholders. The Jal Jeevan mission was launched in 2017 as a component of the National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP), with the goal of providing "safe and sufficient freshwater within establishments to the maximum extent possible" by 2030. Our Prime Minister launched "Har Ghar Jal" on August 15, 2019, whose target is to ensure consistent and long-term tap supplies of water in sufficient supply and recommended quality. The paradigm of this mission has transitioned from habitation to the domestic level, with quality service increasing from 40 to 55 LPCD by 2024.

Keywords: Har Ghar Jal, Jal Jeevan Mission, Sensor Based IoT, Sustainable Development, Water Management.