Context:
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched Sujal Gaon ID, a unique digital identifier to map and monitor rural piped drinking water supply schemes across India. The initiative aims to strengthen digital governance and transparency in rural water management.
What is Sujal Gaon ID?
Sujal Gaon ID is a scheme-based unique digital identifier assigned to every rural piped drinking water supply scheme in India. It enables digital mapping of water supply infrastructure and service areas, integrating them into a national digital platform for monitoring rural water systems.
Launched Under
The initiative has been introduced under the Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, the flagship programme aimed at providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to all rural households.
Objectives
- Digitally map rural drinking water infrastructure across the country.
- Improve transparency and efficiency in water supply management.
- Enable evidence-based policy decisions through real-time data on water infrastructure and service delivery.
Key Features
Unique Digital Identification
- Each rural drinking water scheme is assigned a distinct Sujal Gaon ID, enabling easy identification and tracking of water infrastructure assets and services.
Integration with Sujalam Bharat Platform
- The ID is linked with Sujalam Bharat IDs, combining:
- Infrastructure identification
- Service-area identification
- This provides comprehensive mapping of the entire water supply system.
