Assam Sees Major Progress Under Jal Jeevan Mission
Out of 7.22 million rural households in the State, 5.79 million have received tap water connections since the launch of the Mission. As of now, Assam has 5.90 million functional household tap connections, reflecting notable improvement in rural drinking water access. Overall coverage now stands at 81.65 per cent, with continued progress towards universal access.
At launch, the Government of India approved a central outlay of Rs 2.09 trillion (approximately Rs 2,08,652 crore) for States and Union Territories. This has been nearly fully utilised by 2024–25, covering planning, approval and implementation of water supply schemes. As mandated, central financial support applies only until March 2024, and any liability for schemes approved beyond this date will be borne by State Governments.
Given the substantial progress and ongoing works, the Finance Minister has proposed extending the Mission until December 2028 with an enhanced outlay under Budget 2025–26. The proposal for continuation is currently under consideration.
Funds Allocated and Drawn by Assam (expressed only in billions):
2019–20: Fund allocated Rs 6.95 billion; fund drawn Rs 4.42 billion
2020–21: Fund allocated Rs 16.09 billion; fund drawn Rs 5.52 billion
2021–22: Fund allocated Rs 56.01 billion; fund drawn Rs 42.01 billion
2022–23: Fund allocated Rs 61.18 billion; fund drawn Rs 45.88 billion
2023–24: Fund allocated Rs 103.52 billion; fund drawn Rs 62.04 billion
2024–25: Fund allocated Rs 51.99 billion; fund drawn Rs 21.60 billion
These figures illustrate a steadily rising allocation and substantial fund utilisation by Assam throughout the Mission period.
The information was provided by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha.