Office Address : Shram Shakti Bhawan, Rafi Marg, New Delhi – 110001
Website : https://jalshakti.gov.in
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER
| Shri C R Patil | Minister | minister-jalshakti@gov.in | +91 11 23714200, 23714663 |
| Shri Prashant Kumar Mishra, IAS (KN: 2014) | Private Secretary | minister-jalshakti@gov.in | +91 11 23711780, 23714663 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE
| Shri Raj Bhushan Choudhary | Minister of State | mos-mowr@nic.in | +91 11 23718759 |
| Shri Arjun Singh (IRS, IT..2014) | Private Secretary | mos-mowr@nic.in | +91 11 23718759, 23354496 |
OFFICE OF THE MINISTER OF STATE
| Shri V. Somanna | Minister of State | mosoffice-mdws@nic.in | +91 11 24368618 |
| Shri Vinayak Bhat (IRS, C&IT..2012) | Private Secretary | mosoffice-mdws@nic.in | +91 11 24368618 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES, RIVER DEVELOPMENT AND GANGA REJUVENATION (DOWRGR)
| Shri V. L. Kantha Rao (IAS , MP.. 1992) | Secretary | secy-mowr@nic.in | +91 11 23715919, 23731553 |
| Smt. Archana Varma (IAS, AM..1995) | Additional Secretary & MD (NWM) | md.nwm@gov.in | +91 11 24365200 |
| Shri Rajeev Kumar Mital (IAS, MH..1998) | Additional Secretary & DG (NMCG) | dg@nmcg.nic.in | +91 11 23049528, 23049566 |
| Shri Gaurav Masaldan (IRS, IT..1998) | Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor | fawr-mowr@nic.in | +91 11 23710297 |
| Shri Sumant Narain (IA&AS…2000) | Joint Secretary | js.nwm@gov.in | +91 11 24320241, 24320242 |
| Shri Pradeep Kumar Agrawal (IAS, PB..2006) | Joint Secretary (RD & PP) | jsrd-dowr@gov.in | +91 11 23725477 |
| Shri Karan Singh | Joint Secretary (NRCD) | js-nrcd@gov.in | +91 11 24365020 |
OFFICERS IN THE DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION (DDWS)
Office Address : C-Wing, 4th Floor, Pandit Deendayal Antyodaya Bhawan,
Lodhi Road, CGO Complex, Pragati Vihar, New Delhi – 110003
| Shri Ashok Kumar Kaluaram Meena (IAS, OR..1993) | Secretary | secydws@nic.in | +91 11 24361245, 24361207 |
| Shri Kamal Kishore Soan (IAS, JH..1998) | Additional Secretary & MD (JJM) | as.jjm@gov.in | +91 11 24361670, 24361669 |
| Shri Gaurav Masaldan (IRS, IT..1998) | Joint Secretary & Financial Advisor | masaldan.gaurav@nic.in | +91 11 23710297 |
| Shri D Senthil Pandiyan, IAS (UD: 2002) | Joint Secretary | js-njjm@gov.in | +91 11 24366530 |
| Ms. Aishvarya Singh (IAS, SK..2008) | Joint Secretary & Mission Director, SBM(G) | js-sbm@gov.in | +91 11 24362192 |
| Ms Swati Meena Naik (IAS, MP..2007) | Joint Secretary | js-jjm@gov.in | +91 11 24361065 |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What is the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the Government of India’s nodal ministry responsible for water resources management, drinking water supply, river development, groundwater conservation, sanitation, and water-related policy implementation across the country.
When was the Ministry of Jal Shakti established?
The Ministry of Jal Shakti was established in 2019 by merging the former Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation with the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
What are the main functions of the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
The Ministry is responsible for:
Water resource management
Drinking water supply
River conservation and rejuvenation
Groundwater management
Irrigation development
Dam safety
Water conservation and rainwater harvesting
Rural sanitation initiatives
What is the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)?
Jal Jeevan Mission is the flagship programme of the Government of India aimed at providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) to every rural household with safe and adequate drinking water.
What is Namami Gange Programme?
Namami Gange is an integrated conservation mission focused on the rejuvenation, protection, and cleaning of the River Ganga through pollution control, river surface cleaning, afforestation, and wastewater management projects.
What is the National Water Mission?
The National Water Mission aims to ensure integrated water resource management, increase water-use efficiency, promote water conservation, and address the challenges of water scarcity.
What is Atal Bhujal Yojana (Atal Jal)?
Atal Bhujal Yojana is a groundwater management scheme that encourages community participation and sustainable groundwater use in water-stressed regions of India.
What is the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation?
The department focuses on providing safe drinking water and sanitation facilities in rural areas through programmes such as Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
What is Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC)?
FHTC refers to a household receiving a regular supply of safe drinking water through a tap connection installed within the premises.
What is the National Hydrology Project?
The National Hydrology Project aims to improve water resource assessment, monitoring, and management through advanced hydrological data systems and capacity building.
What is the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB)?
The Central Ground Water Board is an organization under the Ministry that monitors groundwater resources, conducts scientific studies, and promotes sustainable groundwater management.
What is the Central Water Commission (CWC)?
The Central Water Commission is the apex technical organization responsible for water resource development, flood forecasting, irrigation planning, and dam safety in India.
What is Jal Shakti Abhiyan?
Jal Shakti Abhiyan is a nationwide campaign aimed at water conservation, rainwater harvesting, watershed development, and strengthening water security through community participation.
How can I contact the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
Citizens can access information on schemes, programmes, tenders, reports, water data, and public services through the Ministry’s official website and public grievance platforms.
What are the flagship schemes of the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
Major schemes include:
Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
Namami Gange Programme
Jal Shakti Abhiyan
Atal Bhujal Yojana
National Hydrology Project
Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)
Catch the Rain Campaign
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