In which year was the Jal Jeevan Mission launched?

Concept

For a government programme, the launch year is the year in which it is officially announced or inaugurated; it is distinct from later implementation milestones or extensions. A reliable launch-year answer should be anchored in the responsible ministry’s official record.

Application

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation records that the Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in August 2019 to provide functional household tap connections to rural households. Therefore, the year asked for here is 2019.

Cross-check and contrast

• 2015 and 2017 precede the official launch.

• 2020 follows the official launch.

• Later implementation milestones and extensions do not change the launch year.

Result

The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in 2019.