Why in news? According to WHO report , Piped potable water across India will avert 4,00,000 diarrhoea deaths.

About Jal Jeevan Mission

• Launched 2019
• Aim – Har Ghar Jal (Water To Every Household)
• What is envisioned – provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections by 2024 to all households in rural India
• Other Info
  • Centre to achieve 100% coverage under the Jal Jeevan Mission by 2024
  • Implement source sustainability measures as mandatory elements, such as recharge and reuse through
  • Community approach to water and will include extensive Information, Education and communication as a key component of the mission
• Five States including Gujarat, Telangana, Goa, Haryana, and Punjab and 3 Union Territories — Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Daman Diu & Dadra Nagar Haveli and Puducherry have reported 100% coverage.