Rural water systems do not run on infrastructure alone. They run on people, their labour, skills and everyday decisions.
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Published OnApr 2026
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AuthorsMadhavi Purohit
BACKGROUND
As rural tap connections expand under the Jal Jeevan Mission, the focus is shifting to whether these systems work every day. This report brings together lessons from Arghyam’s engagements across states, highlighting that sustaining water services depends not just on infrastructure, but on institutions, frontline workers, financing, and data systems working together over time.
