Call for Collaborative Empirical Research Proposals on Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
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ICSSR Call for Collaborative Empirical Research Proposals on Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM)
The Jal Jeevan Mission is a pioneering initiative by the Government of India to ensure access to safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections in rural India by 2024, aligning with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG 6) on the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all.
A comprehensive study to measure changes in access to clean water, improvements in health outcomes due to better water quality, and socio-economic impacts such as increased productivity and reduced healthcare costs is imperative for reaching the goal of Viksit Bharat by the year 2047. Empirical research based on an extensive survey can assess the mission's effectiveness at the ground level, evaluating progress, identifying challenges, and highlighting successful strategies employed in different regions to minimize the drinking water crisis and its overall impact on rural India.
Surveying stakeholders, including beneficiaries, local authorities, implementing agencies, and others, will help identify infrastructure gaps, operational challenges, and barriers to achieving universal water access in rural India. Such evidence-based research is vital for refining strategies and policies to address these issues effectively, with a focus on optimizing the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission.
The outcome of the study can improve governance structures, resource allocation, and the integration of sustainable practices to ensure long-term success. The study should aim to generate new knowledge about rural water supply and management practices, including indigenous knowledge and traditional water management systems. This knowledge can be disseminated through academic publications, policy briefs, seminars, and workshops, thereby contributing to the broader discourse on water governance, sustainability, and rural development.
Link to apply: https://app.icssr.org
Important Information:
Guidelines: https://icssr.org/guidelines-jal-jeevan-mission
Link to apply: https://app.icssr.org/
Last date for submission of online form: 17th September 2024
Last date for submission of hard copy: 23rd September 2024
Format for Research Proposal: Download
Format for Profile of Project Coordinator: Download
Format for Forwarding Letter: Download