• The tool was virtually launched by Union Minister C R Patil, Ministry of Jal Shakti (MoJS) in the presence of Union Minister of State(MoS) V. Somanna,MoJS, Union MoS Raj Bhushan Choudhary,MoJS along with senior officials from the DDWS.

About Jal Seva Aankalan:
Overview: It is a community-owned self-assessment process that enables villages to collectively review their water service delivery systems, reducing reliance on infrequent and costly third-party surveys.
Focus : The initiative shifts the focus from infrastructure creation to sustained service delivery, placing GP and village institutions at the centre of monitoring drinking water supply in Har Ghar Jal(HCJ) villages.
Assessment Process: The process starts with structured discussions involving members of the Village Water & Sanitation Committee (VWSC), the Panchayat Secretary, system operators, and a diverse group of water users, including women and vulnerable groups.

• The outcomes are subsequently presented to the Gram Sabha for open discussion and formal endorsement. 

JJM Dashboard: After the approval from the Gram Sabha, the assessment is uploaded to the JJM Panchayat Dashboard and made publicly available on platforms such as eGramSwaraj and the Meri Panchayat Application(app)

• A 30-day window is provided for citizen feedback before the report is finalised.

Timeline: All HGJ Gram Panchayats are expected to complete the Jal Seva Aankalan by 26 January 2026.