Water Security & River Basin Management

Water security and river basin management refer to India’s integrated approach to ensure sustainable availability, equitable distribution, quality protection, and efficient management of water resources at river-basin and national levels to support development and livelihoods.

Targeted Segments

  • Rural and urban households
  • Farmers and irrigation-dependent regions
  • Urban local bodies and municipalities
  • Industries and power sector

Government Initiatives & Achievements

Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)

  • Objective: Provide functional household tap water connections to all rural households in India.
  • Achievement: As of October 2025, over 15.72 crore rural households have been connected, covering more than 80% of all rural households.

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