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Sujalam Bharat App

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Recently, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti launched the Sujalam Bharat App to strengthen digital governance in rural drinking water management.

About the Sujalam Bharat App

The Sujalam Bharat App is a digital platform designed to improve the planning, monitoring, and management of rural drinking water infrastructure in India.
It has been developed with technical support from the
Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N) and supports the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission.

Key Features of the Sujalam Bharat App

Geo-Referencing and Monitoring

The app enables advanced geo-referencing of rural water supply infrastructure, allowing accurate mapping and real-time monitoring of assets.

Integrated Data System

It brings together data on water sources, asset inventories, scheme designs, operational records, water quality reports, supply performance, and community feedback on a single digital platform.

Sujal Gaon ID

Through the Sujal Gaon ID, every habitation receives a digital profile detailing its drinking water source, infrastructure condition, supply reliability, water quality status, and operation and maintenance arrangements.

Integration with PM Gati Shakti GIS

The app is integrated with the PM Gati Shakti GIS platform, providing updated geospatial mapping of rural water networks.
This integration helps in better planning, timely repairs, and future expansion of drinking water infrastructure.

Significance of the Sujalam Bharat App

The Sujalam Bharat App enhances transparency and accountability in rural water governance.
It enables performance monitoring of Gram Panchayats, Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs), and service providers, while encouraging community participation and public oversight.


 


 

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