Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (Jharkhand)

JurisdictionGovernment of Jharkhand

HeadquartersNepal House, Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834002

Minister responsible

• Yogendra Prasad, Minister in Charge

Department executive

• Mast Ram Meena, IAS, Principal Secretary

Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation

पेयजल एवं स्वच्छता विभाग
Emblem of Jharkhand
Department overview
Jurisdiction	Government of Jharkhand
Headquarters	Nepal House, Doranda, Ranchi, Jharkhand – 834002
Minister responsible	Yogendra Prasad, Minister in Charge
Department executive	Mast Ram Meena, IAS, Principal Secretary
Website	www.jharkhand.gov.in/drinking-water

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is a department under the Government of Jharkhand responsible for providing safe drinking water and improving sanitation facilities across the state, particularly in rural areas.^[1][2] The department implements major schemes such as the Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission to ensure functional household tap water connections and promote hygiene and sanitation practices.^[3][4][5][6] It focuses on improving water quality, establishing treatment plants and developing sustainable rural water supply systems.^{[7][8][9][10][11][12][13]}

The department also works on groundwater management, water quality surveillance and community awareness programmes related to hygiene and conservation.^{[14][15][16][17][18][19]}