Context

The Centre recently released the list of Har Ghar Jal certified states to declare that the state of Goa had topped the list with every household there having access to clean water through taps.

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What is Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) – Har Ghar Jal?

• Jal Jeevan Mission is the Government of India’s flagship programme.
• By 2024, the goal hopes to provide everyrural family in the nation with a reliable in Jal Jeevan Mission, long-term supply of potable tap water in an appropriate amount and of the required quality.
• The initiative is carried out by the Indian government in collaboration with the States and UTs.
• It has achieved over 50% coverage across the country.
  

Goa gets Har Ghar Jal Certificate:

• The government of Goa, has invested over 200 Cr in the past three years to achieve 100 per cent coverage of tap water connections in the state.
• Despite numerous setbacks and difficulties encountered during the COVID-19 pandemic, Goa has achieved the success.
• The tap connection currentlyprovides access to potable water for all schools, anganwadi centres, and public institutions, including Gram Panchayat buildings, healthcare facilities, community centres, ashramshalas, and other government structures.

Certification

• Haryana, Telangana, Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry have reported 100% coverage, but are yet to be certified.
• While other states such as Punjab (99.9%), Gujarat (97%), Bihar (95.49%), Himachal Pradesh (94.85%) are also inching closer to the target.
• However, the work is yet to gain momentum in 13 big states, including Uttar Pradesh, which accounts for 95% of the residual work.