Why in the news?

  • Union Jal Shakti Minister launched Sujalam Bharat App.

Sujalam Bharat App

  • What is it?: A nationwide digital platform providing real-time, geo-referenced data on rural drinking water schemes, designed for citizens, Gram Panchayats, VWSCs, States/UTs, and institutions.
  • Nodal Ministry: Union Jal Shakti Ministry, under Jal Jeevan Mission
  • Objective: Strengthen digital governance, transparency, and sustainability of rural drinking water supply.
  • Key Features:
    • Sujal Gaon ID (Unique ID): Assigned to every rural water scheme and its service area.
    • Unified Digital Database: Integrates Water sources (local / bulk), Asset inventories & scheme design, Operational & maintenance (O&M) records, Water quality reports and Supply metrics & service reliability.
    • Digital Components:
      • Advanced geo-referencing using GIS
      • Integration with PM Gati Shakti GIS
    • Promotes community ownership, participation, and oversight
    • Nationwide training & orientation conducted by BISAG-N

Source: Press Information Bureau