Launch, Nodal Administration, and Core Service Norms

The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was officially launched in 2019 under the Union Ministry of Jal Shakti. In Karnataka, the state-level execution of the mission is branded as the “Mane Manege Gange” scheme. The central mandate is to provide clean, potable piped drinking water to every rural household. The mission establishes a service delivery norm of 55 litres of water per person per day (LPCD). It originally set the national benchmark to achieve 100% “Har Ghar Nal Se Jal” coverage across rural India by 2024. The initiative replaces traditional community standposts with direct Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs). Regular water quality testing and surveillance are integrated to ensure adherence to safe drinking standards.

Community Framework, Governance, and Funding Architecture

The scheme operates primarily through a decentralized, community-driven approach. Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) and Gram Panchayats formulate local Village Action Plans. Community ownership empowers local bodies to oversee in-village infrastructure, operations, and long-term maintenance. Sustainable practices like greywater management, rainwater harvesting, and source replenishment are mandatory components. Financial responsibility is structured through an equitable fund-sharing pattern between the Centre and the States. For general states including Karnataka, project expenditure is shared on a 50:50 ratio between the Centre and State. The pattern is set at 90:10 for Himalayan/Northeastern states and 100% centrally funded for Union Territories. Project implementation details and tap-connection progress are tracked centrally on the Jal Jeevan Mission Portal