Annual action plan for Bihar under Jal Jeevan mission

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.