Systematic review of rural drinking water interventions under Jal Jeevan mission

Abstract Access to clean and safe drinking water is a fundamental human right and a cornerstone of sustainable development. Among all the Sustainable Development Goals, SDG 6 (Clean Drinking Water and Sanitation) is distinct, as it aims to ensure proper, clean and safe drinking water and sanitation for all. To achieve SDG 6, the Government of India has launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) scheme. There are numerous problems and challenges associated with implementing the scheme. It involves various challenges and problems like water scarcity, inequitable distribution of water resources, lack of infrastructure, cultural belief systems and geographical locations. Despite a lot of challenges, Jal Jeevan Mission FHTC was successfully installed in many parts of the country. The study employs Systematic Literature Review (SLR) through the PRISMA [1] method to identify how the social, political and financial constraints influence the access to water. Thematic analysis is performed to understand how socio-economic benefits among the rural community and how it promotes gender equity. The findings also elaborates the transformation in public health and sanitation outcomes and advocates the importance of Community Participation, and Local Governance integration in developing a sustainable drinking water management.