Source: PIB
Subject: Government Schemes
Context: The Union Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched Sujal Gaon ID, a unique digital identifier for mapping rural piped water supply schemes across India.
About Sujal Gaon ID:
What it is?
- Sujal Gaon ID is a scheme-based unique digital identifier assigned to each rural piped drinking water supply scheme in India.
- It enables digital mapping of rural water supply assets and service areas, integrating them into a unified national water management platform.
Launched Under:
- It has been introduced under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0, the flagship programme aimed at providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to all rural households.
Aim:
- To digitally map and monitor rural drinking water infrastructure across India.
- To strengthen transparency, service delivery, and evidence-based decision making in rural water governance.
Key Features:
- Unique Digital Identification – Every rural drinking water scheme is assigned a distinct Sujal Gaon ID, ensuring traceability of assets and services.
- Integration with Sujalam Bharat Platform – The ID is linked with Sujalam Bharat IDs, combining infrastructure ID and service-area ID for complete mapping of water supply systems.
- National Digital Architecture – Creates a source-to-tap digital monitoring system for rural water supply schemes across the country.
- Real-time Monitoring and Data Governance – Enables governments to track scheme performance, infrastructure status, and service delivery outcomes in real time.
- Wide Coverage – Around 1.64 lakh Sujal Gaon IDs across 31 States and UTs have already been generated and linked with 67,000 Sujalam Bharat IDs.
Significance:
- Digital mapping reduces leakages and improves monitoring of rural water infrastructure.
- Data-driven tracking helps policymakers plan maintenance, expansion, and water security strategies.
- Ensures efficient operation and maintenance of piped water supply systems.
