Jal Jeevan Mission Statistics 2026: Tap Connections and State-wise Coverage
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As of 18 July 2026, 15.89 crore of India's 19.36 crore rural households, or 82.09%, had tap water at home under Jal Jeevan Mission, up from 3.23 crore in August 2019. Ten states and UTs are fully covered, while Kerala, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Rajasthan remain below 60%.
Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal): key numbers
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Rural households with tap water over time
National tap water coverage on dates reported by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in PIB releases of August 2023, February 2024, February 2026, March 2026 and July 2026.
| As on | Households with tap water (crore) | Coverage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | 3.23 | 16.71 |
| Aug 2023 | 12.75 | 65.69 |
| Feb 2024 | 14.24 | 73.93 |
| Jan 2026 | 15.79 | 81.56 |
| Mar 2026 | 15.82 | 81.71 |
| Jul 2026 | 15.89 | 82.09 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 18 July 2026
States furthest from full coverage
The 12 states and UTs with the lowest share of rural households having tap water supply, as on 18 July 2026.
| State | Rural households (lakh) | With tap water (lakh) | Coverage (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kerala | 70.76 | 39.02 | 55.14 |
| Jharkhand | 62.52 | 34.66 | 55.44 |
| West Bengal | 175.51 | 99.76 | 56.84 |
| Rajasthan | 107.66 | 63.63 | 59.10 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 111.13 | 83.27 | 74.93 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 95.53 | 72.11 | 75.48 |
| Odisha | 88.63 | 68.66 | 77.47 |
| Manipur | 4.52 | 3.60 | 79.63 |
| Jammu and Kashmir | 19.25 | 15.64 | 81.26 |
| Assam | 72.24 | 59.11 | 81.82 |
| Chhattisgarh | 49.95 | 41.76 | 83.60 |
| Meghalaya | 6.51 | 5.47 | 84.06 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 18 July 2026
Most new connections since August 2019
States where Jal Jeevan Mission added the most rural tap connections, with the number connected before the mission and coverage now, as on 18 July 2026.
| State | Connected before Aug 2019 (lakh) | New since Aug 2019 (lakh) | Coverage now (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 5.16 | 239.99 | 91.75 |
| Bihar | 3.16 | 157.20 | 95.71 |
| West Bengal | 2.15 | 97.61 | 56.84 |
| Tamil Nadu | 21.76 | 90.88 | 89.93 |
| Maharashtra | 48.44 | 84.48 | 90.56 |
| Madhya Pradesh | 13.53 | 69.74 | 74.93 |
| Odisha | 3.11 | 65.56 | 77.47 |
| Karnataka | 24.51 | 64.96 | 88.37 |
| Assam | 1.11 | 57.99 | 81.82 |
| Rajasthan | 11.74 | 51.89 | 59.10 |
| Andhra Pradesh | 30.74 | 41.37 | 75.48 |
| Chhattisgarh | 3.20 | 38.56 | 83.60 |
| Telangana | 15.68 | 38.30 | 100.00 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 18 July 2026
Functionality Assessment 2024
Findings of the independent third-party check of household tap connections in sampled villages, as reported to the Lok Sabha on 12 March 2026.
| Measure | Households (%) |
|---|---|
| Had a tap connection | 98.1 |
| Got water in the past week | 87 |
| Got water as per schedule | 84 |
| Source free of chemical contamination | 81 |
| Got at least 55 litres per person a day | 80 |
| Free from bacteriological contamination | 76 |
| Fully functional connection | 76 |
Source: pib.gov.in, as on 12 March 2026
How a village gets Har Ghar Jal
What the numbers show
When Jal Jeevan Mission began in August 2019, 3.23 crore rural households had a tap at home. By 18 July 2026 the figure was 15.89 crore, or 82.09% of all rural households, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti reply released by PIB on 27 July 2026. About 3.47 crore households are still waiting.
The trend over the years
Coverage climbed quickly to 65.69% by August 2023 and 73.93% by February 2024. Since then it has slowed sharply: between January and July 2026 coverage rose by just over half a percentage point, from 81.56% to 82.09%. In March 2026 the Union Cabinet extended the mission to December 2028 and raised its total outlay to Rs 8.69 lakh crore to finish the remaining connections.
State differences
Ten states and UTs, including Haryana, Punjab, Telangana and Himachal Pradesh, report every rural home connected. Bihar is at 95.71% and Uttar Pradesh at 91.75%, after adding more than 1.5 crore and 2.4 crore connections respectively from a very low base. At the other end, Kerala, Jharkhand, West Bengal and Rajasthan are all below 60%. West Bengal alone has more than 75 lakh rural homes without a tap.
What the figures do not tell you
These are connections reported by states on the JJM IMIS, not proof that water flows every day. The Functionality Assessment 2024 found 76% of connections fully functional when quantity, quality and regularity were checked together. The counts also do not show how long water is supplied each day or whether households pay user charges.
Where to check the live numbers
The JJM dashboard at ejalshakti.gov.in/jjmreport/JJMIndia.aspx shows state, district and village-wise connections, updated as states report. The Ministry of Jal Shakti's replies to Parliament, carried by PIB, include dated state tables like the one used here.
Frequently asked questions
How many households have tap water under Jal Jeevan Mission in 2026?
Around 15.89 crore of 19.36 crore rural households, or 82.09%, had tap water supply as on 18 July 2026, according to the Ministry of Jal Shakti reply in the Rajya Sabha released by PIB on 27 July 2026.
How many tap connections has Jal Jeevan Mission provided?
Around 12.66 crore new rural tap connections since August 2019, when only 3.23 crore rural households, or 16.71%, had taps at home.
Which states have 100% Har Ghar Jal coverage?
As on 18 July 2026: Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Arunachal Pradesh, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Goa, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Mizoram, Puducherry, Punjab and Telangana. Gujarat stood at 99.99%.
Which states have the lowest tap water coverage?
Kerala at 55.14%, Jharkhand at 55.44%, West Bengal at 56.84% and Rajasthan at 59.10% were the only states below 60% as on 18 July 2026.
Do all the tap connections actually supply water?
Not all. The Functionality Assessment 2024 found that 87% of households with taps got water in the past week, 80% got the minimum 55 litres per person a day, and 76% of connections were fully functional on quantity, quality and regularity.
When will Jal Jeevan Mission be completed?
The Union Cabinet extended the mission to December 2028 in March 2026, raising the total outlay from Rs 3.60 lakh crore to Rs 8.69 lakh crore and the central share to Rs 3.59 lakh crore.
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Sources
This guide was checked against these official pages:
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