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Uttar Pradesh tops Jal Jeevan Mission with 2.36 crore rural tap connections
✍️ India Today
🗓 08 Sep 2026, 02:37 AM
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Uttar Pradesh has emerged as the front‑runner in the Jal Jeevan Mission, recording 2.36 crore tap connections in rural areas, according to India Today.
The state of Uttar Pradesh has recorded the highest number of rural household tap connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission, reaching 2.36 crore, the latest figures show. The mission, launched in 2019, aims to provide safe drinking water through piped supply to every rural household across India by 2024. Uttar Pradesh's progress places it ahead of other states, reflecting intensive implementation of water infrastructure projects in villages.
State officials attribute the achievement to accelerated construction of water treatment plants, extensive pipeline networks, and community participation in maintaining the supply system. The reported figure represents cumulative connections since the scheme's inception, underscoring the scale of the state's effort.
While the milestone marks a significant step toward universal water access, authorities note that continued monitoring and quality checks are essential to ensure that the tap water meets safety standards. The central government has praised Uttar Pradesh's performance as a model for other regions pursuing the mission's objectives.
State officials attribute the achievement to accelerated construction of water treatment plants, extensive pipeline networks, and community participation in maintaining the supply system. The reported figure represents cumulative connections since the scheme's inception, underscoring the scale of the state's effort.
While the milestone marks a significant step toward universal water access, authorities note that continued monitoring and quality checks are essential to ensure that the tap water meets safety standards. The central government has praised Uttar Pradesh's performance as a model for other regions pursuing the mission's objectives.