⇒ The State of Gujarat presented their Annual Action Plan for 2021-22 under Jal Jeevan Mission with details of the saturation plan for the financial year 2021-22. During the presentation, Gujarat reiterated the commitment to achieve ‘Har Ghar Jal’ target by 2022-23.
Achievement:
The State has over 93 lakh rural households, out of which 77.16 lakh (83%) have tap water supply. 12 lakh tap water connections have been provided in rural households in Gujarat in the last 1½ year under Jal Jeevan Mission.
Plan for 2021-22:
In 2021-22, the State plans to provide 10 lakh tap water connections in the rural areas of the State. In the 2021-22, Gujarat is likely to get about Rs 2,000 Crore as Central funds to take up various works under Jal Jeevan Mission.