Water is an essential resource that permeates every facet of human existence, more than just a basic necessity. The Prime Minister of India launched the flagship programme Jal Jeevan Mission scheme on 15 August 2019 after realizing the crucial role water plays in determining public health. For more details visit: https://mpjalnigam.mp.gov.in/

1. How does Jal Jeevan Mission affect
the health of people?
Water is an essential resource that permeates
every facet of human existence, more than just
a basic necessity. The Prime Minister of India
launched the flagship programme Jal Jeevan
Mission scheme on 15 August 2019 after
realizing the crucial role water plays in
determining public health. The health and well-
being of millions of people will be greatly
improved by this ambitious project, which seeks
to give every rural Indian home access to piped
water.
Here is how the Jal Jeevan Mission aims to bring
a significant positive impact on the health of the
people.

2. 1. Curbing Waterborne Diseases:
Prevention of waterborne diseases begins with
having access to safe and clean drinking water.
To free the villagers from relying on tainted
water sources, the main goal of the Jal Jeevan
Mission is to guarantee that every rural home
has a tap connection.
Reducing the prevalence of waterborne diseases
including cholera, dysentery, and gastroenteritis
by directly eliminating the use of contaminated
water, the mission helps improve public health.
2.Improving Hygiene and Sanitation:
Adequate water supply is at the core of
maintaining good hygiene and sanitation
practices. With the implementation of the Jal
Jeevan Mission, communities gain the ability to
establish proper sanitation facilities.

3. Clean water promotes personal hygiene and
facilitates better waste management,
contributing to the overall cleanliness of villages.
Improved sanitation reduces exposure to
pathogens,leading to healthier living conditions.
3. Lessening the Burden on Women and
Children:
The task of getting water for their homes,
frequently from far-off and unreliable sources,
falls on women and children in many rural
communities. By providing water directly to
every family, the Jal Jeevan Mission Yojana seeks
to lessen this burden.
Consequently, women and children may devote
their time to education, earning a living, and

4. personal growth, improving the health and
general well-being of entire families.
4. Addressing Malnutrition:
Nutrition and access to clean water are closely
related. The Jal Jeevan Mission scheme places
equal emphasis on the quality and amount of
water provided. Agriculture depends on
nutrient-rich water to produce a wide variety of
nutritious food options. Consequently, this helps
fight malnutrition, especially in groups that are
more susceptible than others, such as
youngsters and expectant mothers.
5.Increasing Community Participation and
Local Governance:
The Jal Jeevan Mission depends on local
and engaged community
mission gives
government
involvement to
communities the
succeed. The
authority to manage their

5. water resources by forming village water and
sanitation committees.
Through effective maintenance, monitoring, and
utilization of water supply systems, this
decentralized method fosters a sense of
accountability and ownership among locals.
Conclusion
The Jal Jeevan
comprehensive
Mission scheme is a
effort with far-reaching
ramifications for public health, not just a water
delivery scheme. The goal creates the
groundwork for healthier and more resilient
rural communities by guaranteeing access to
clean water, encouraging sanitation, and
empowering communities. As water turns into a
source of life and energy, the health effects

6. ripple down the generations, leaving a legacy of
health and well-being for the country.
Additionally, Madhya Pradesh Jal Nigam is truly
committed to serving the rural communities of
the state of Madhya Pradesh through the central
government's Jal Jeevan Mission Yojana flagship
program. Through various multi-village water
supply schemes run by the Madhya Pradesh Jal
Nigam, thousands of functional household tap
connections are provided to rural and low-
income families in the state. For more details
visit: https://mpjalnigam.mp.gov.in/