About Sujalam Bharat App:
- It is a key digital initiative designed to transform rural drinking water governance.
- It has been developed with the support of Bhaskaracharya National Institute for Space Applications and Geo-informatics (BISAG-N).
- Features of Sujalam Bharat App:
- It enables advanced geo-referencing, monitoring and management of rural water supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission.
- It integrates critical data including water sources, asset inventories, scheme designs, operational records, water quality reports, supply metrics, and community feedback into a single platform.
- With the introduction of the Sujal Gaon ID, every habitation will have a clear digital profile showing:
- Its source of drinking water (local or bulk supply)
- The nature and condition of its infrastructure
- Supply reliability
- Water quality status
- O&M arrangements
- It is integrated with PM Gati Shakti GIS which provides up-to-date geospatial mapping of rural water networks, supporting future planning, repair, and expansion with greater precision.
- Significance: It will ensure transparency in the performance of Gram Panchayats, Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) and service providers, thereby promoting community participation and oversight.
