Jal Jeevan Mission transformsfortune of rural B'khand: Study
Lucknow: The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) transformed Bundelkhand's fortune, as shown by a study carried out by Bundelkhand University in 70 villages across seven districts.
The study found a significant improvement in villagers' standard of living, social mindset, health conditions, education, employment and overall economic well-being.
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For instance, the study showed 95% of respondents saying better health helped them save on healthcare costs.
Likewise, the study found that 92% of surveyed youth preferred staying in their villages due to these new opportunities. Around 93% of respondents acknowledged a reduction in dowry-related cases due to the strengthening of the rural social fabric.
The survey captured insights from women, youth, ASHA and Anganwadi workers, teachers and students and assessed five key dimensions of impact: health improvement, educational outcomes, economic development, social change and harmony and employment generation.
It reveals that access to clean drinking water under the Har Ghar Jal scheme significantly improved public health in rural Bundelkhand. Villagers experienced a marked decline in water-borne diseases, improved digestion and fewer stomach-related ailments.
The availability of clean water also provided mental peace, resulting in increased work efficiency. Maternal mortality saw a notable reduction, with pregnant and lactating women reporting better health.
Additionally, the burden of fetching water from distant sources—previously a cause of neck and back pain—eased. Contaminated water earlier led to bone weakening, which has now diminished. The JJM also impacted education. As all schools in the surveyed villages were fully integrated with the scheme, there was a notable rise in school enrolment, particularly among girls and a significant reduction in dropout rates, the study showed.
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Schools now have clean water, which led to enhanced hygiene and sanitation. Water is now stored in school tanks and used effectively. Improved toilet facilities, made possible by the scheme, further encouraged female students to attend school regularly, the study shows.
The survey further highlights how the availability of safe drinking water shifted rural living standards and reduced social discrimination. Women now actively participate in agriculture, animal husbandry and other income-generating activities. The construction of toilets and reliable water supply enhanced women's dignity and safety. The scheme also created employment opportunities for women. The report noted a substantial decline in caste-based discrimination, with improved access to water fostering unity and cooperative behaviour within communities.
There was also a rise in demand for work under MGNREGA, and youth increasingly stayed back to pursue livelihood opportunities in agriculture, dairy, poultry, fish farming, mobile services, and retail.
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