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Jal Jeevan Mission: Har Ghar Jal (household tap connection)

Jal Jeevan Mission: Har Ghar Jal (household tap connection) is a central government scheme. A functional household tap connection giving safe drinking water in rural homes, built through the gram panchayat and its water committee. Who qualifies: Rural households without a tap water connection. Applying is free on jaljeevanmission.gov.in.

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WhereAll India (central government)
Run byDepartment of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti
Last checked1 November 2026

What do you get under Har Ghar Jal tap?

A functional household tap connection giving safe drinking water in rural homes, built through the gram panchayat and its water committee.

Who is eligible for Har Ghar Jal tap?

  • Rural households without a tap water connection.

Documents needed for Har Ghar Jal tap

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for Har Ghar Jal tap

  1. Ask your gram panchayat or village water and sanitation committee when your village is covered.
  2. Complaints about no water or poor quality go to the panchayat or the state public health engineering department.

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How to check Har Ghar Jal tap status

  1. See your village’s coverage on the JJM dashboard (ejalshakti.gov.in) by state, district and village.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for Har Ghar Jal tap?

Rural households without a tap water connection.

How much do I get under Har Ghar Jal tap?

A functional household tap connection giving safe drinking water in rural homes, built through the gram panchayat and its water committee.

What documents do I need for Har Ghar Jal tap?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Address proof.

How do I apply for Har Ghar Jal tap?

Ask your gram panchayat or village water and sanitation committee when your village is covered. Complaints about no water or poor quality go to the panchayat or the state public health engineering department. Official site: https://jaljeevanmission.gov.in/

How do I check Har Ghar Jal tap status?

See your village’s coverage on the JJM dashboard (ejalshakti.gov.in) by state, district and village.

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Har Ghar Jal tap?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 1 November 2026; next review by 1 May 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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