(a) whether the Government seeks to tap individual, institution, corporate, or philanthropists, in India or abroad, to contribute to help provide tap water connection in every rural household, school, anganwadi centre, ashramshala, panchayat, primary healthcare centre through the app;
(b) if so, the details thereof; and
(c) the details of the contribution received in the Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh till date for the above purpose, State-wise?
THE MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI
(SHRI PRAHLAD SINGH PATEL)
(a) to (c) Government of India is implementing Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in partnership with States, to make provision of potable tap water supply to every rural household in the country by 2024. To enable individuals; institutions; corporates; philanthropists, etc., who have a desire to ‘give back to the society’ and be a part of this movement, a ‘Rashtriya Jal Jeevan Kosh (RJJK)’ has been set up to receive contributions/ donations to achieve the goal of Jal Jeevan Mission. A dedicated website https://jaljeevankosh.gov.in has been developed to facilitate donation/ contribution from donors, which can be made directly through RJJK website and also through JJM mobile app.
As on 06.12.2021, a sum of Rs. 43,554/- has been received as contribution in the account of RJJK. State-wise breakup of contribution/ donation is not maintained by the department.
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