What is the objective of the Har Ghar Jal initiative and how does it aim to achieve it

The objective of the Har Ghar Jal initiative is to provide every rural household with piped water supply by 2024. The initiative aims to achieve this objective by implementing the following strategies: 1. Infrastructure Development: The initiative focuses on developing and strengthening water supply infrastructure in rural areas through the construction of piped water supply schemes, water treatment plants, and storage facilities. 2. Sustainable Water Management: Har Ghar Jal encourages proper water management practices like rainwater harvesting and groundwater recharge to ensure long-term availability of water resources. 3. Convergence and Partnership: It prioritizes collaboration between central, state, and local governments, as well as stakeholders like community-based organizations and NGOs, to streamline efforts and share resources. 4. Capacity Building: The initiative emphasizes capacity building programs to train and educate village community members, water committees, and service providers on water management, maintenance, and operation of the water supply systems. 5. Information, Education, and Communication (IEC): Har Ghar Jal employs IEC campaigns to raise awareness among the rural population about the importance of clean water, hygiene, and sanitation practices. By implementing these strategies, the initiative aims to ensure safe and sustainable water supply to every rural household, thereby improving the quality of life and reducing water-borne diseases in rural areas.