The Impressive TimesThe National Jal Jeevan Mission has reached a historic milestone by providing tap water connections to 15 crore rural households across the country. Launched in 2019 with the goal of supplying tap water to every rural home by 2024, the mission has rapidly increased rural tap connection coverage from three crore in 2019 to 15 crore in just five years.
Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil highlighted that this achievement not only provides access to clean water but also enhances the quality of life for millions. As of now, eight states and three Union Territories have achieved 100% coverage. These include Goa, Telangana, Haryana, Gujarat, Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Arunachal Pradesh, Puducherry, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, and the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
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