Bihar State presented their Jal Jeevan Mission Annual Action Plan before Ministry of Jal Shakti for consideration and approval, wherein in it is planned to have 100% coverage of all households with functional tap water connections by 2020-21.
Bihar State is planning to provide tap connections to the remaining 1.50 Crore households in 2020-21.
The government of India has allocated Rs.1832.66 Crore for this during 2020-21.
The State Government is all set with the roadmap to implement the target.
A proper plan is in place for 100% coverage of all 38 districts during 2020-21 has been prepared by the State government.
Bihar Government is giving special attention to providing 100% of Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) in Aspirational districts, quality-affected habitations, and SC/ST villages.
The move initiated by the state is due to the abundance of groundwater and surface water in Bihar.