Rural tap water coverage has increased to over what proportion of households under Jal Jeevan Mission?

Under the Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Jal), rural tap water coverage has increased to over 80% (approximately 81-81.6%) of households as of early 2026, with over 15.79 crore rural households now having functional tap connections, up from just 16.7% (3.23 crore) in August 2019. Recent updates from the official JJM dashboard and PIB reports confirm coverage at around 81.62%, marking a major milestone toward universal access.