States felicitated in the functionality assessment of tap connections under JJM

Based on an exercise carried out under the Jal Jeevan Mission, at an event held on October 2, 2022, Puducherry and Goa were felicitated in the “more than 60 per cent tap water coverage” category, while in the “less than 60 per cent tap water coverage” category, Tamil Nadu and Megha­laya secured the first and second positions. The functionality assessment of tap connections was conducted by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, through a third party, Hindustan Thompson Private Limited, in rural areas of all states and union territories in 2022.