National Jal Jeevan Mission, Ministry of Jal Shakti has approved the Annual Action Plan of Arunachal Pradesh to achieve 100 per cent household tap connections in the state. The state proposed to provide 100 per cent tap connections to all the households by March, 2023. Centre approved 255 crore rupees for the state under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in 2020-21.<br />'' <br />'' States are given additional funds in form of performance grants based on their achievement in terms of tangible outputs – the household tap connections and commensurate financial progress. <br />''<br />''Out of 2.18 lakh total rural households, the state is planning to provide 77,000 tap connections in 2020-21. While planning, thrust is given on covering households in aspirational district, quality-affected habitations, and Sansad Adarsh Gramin Yojna villages on priority.&nbsp;<br />
News On AIR | June 2, 2020 2:46 PM
Ministry of Jal Shakti approves Annual Action Plan of AP to achieve 100% household tap connections