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Water Services (Jal Shakti)

Tap Water Connection, Bill Payment & Har Ghar Jal

Official Website Contact local municipal corporation water department
Fees: Varies by state. Jal Jeevan Mission: free functional tap connection for rural households.
Processing: New connection: 30–60 days. Bill payment: Instant.

What is Water Services (Jal Shakti)?

The Jal Shakti Ministry manages water supply through Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal) for rural households. Urban water supply is managed by city municipal corporations. Urban consumers can pay bills and report issues via respective city water board portals.

Who Can Apply

  • All rural households under Jal Jeevan Mission
  • Urban residents for new connection or bill payment
  • Anyone with water supply grievance

Documents Required

  • Aadhaar card
  • Address proof
  • Property documents for new connection

Step-by-Step Guide

1

Check Jal Jeevan Mission Status

Visit jaljeevanmission.gov.in to check if your village has functional tap water connection.

2

Apply for New Connection

Apply at local municipal corporation/gram panchayat or water board portal.

3

Pay Water Bill

Pay online at your city water board portal (Delhi Jal Board, BWSSB, Chennai Metrowater etc.).

4

File Complaint

Report water supply issues at municipal portal or call local helpline.

5

Swachh Bharat Mission

For sanitation, visit swachhbharatmission.gov.in for ODF benefits.

Important Tips

  • Check jaljeevanmission.gov.in for rural water connection status
  • Water conservation is essential — misuse can attract penalty
  • City water boards have online portals for bill payment and complaints
  • Free water testing kits available for rural households under JJM

Frequently Asked Questions

QWhat is Har Ghar Jal?

Jal Jeevan Mission provides functional tap water connection to every rural household under Har Ghar Jal programme.

QHow to check water bill online?

Visit your city water board website (Delhi Jal Board, BWSSB, HMWSSB etc.) with consumer number.

QWhat if water quality is poor?

File complaint at local municipality. Under JJM, water quality testing is mandatory and lab test kits are provided to villages.

Fees

Varies by state. Jal Jeevan Mission: free functional tap connection for rural households.

Helpline

Contact local municipal corporation water department

Processing: New connection: 30–60 days. Bill payment: Instant.