The Centre plans to integrate data from different departments and create a digital twin of India’s water-supply infrastructure under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0.

The proposed system will combine information on rainfall, groundwater levels, runoff, pollution, water consumption and infrastructure assets. It will map the network from water sources and treatment plants to storage tanks, pipelines and household connections.

Officials said the integrated platform could help governments monitor water availability, identify maintenance needs, detect failures and improve the reliability of rural drinking-water systems. Artificial intelligence and predictive analytics may also be used to support planning and operations.

The initiative is expected to build on digital registries and GIS-based systems already being developed for rural water-supply schemes. Unique digital IDs will help connect information about assets throughout their operational life.

The government is also considering community-led water-quality monitoring, allowing villagers to conduct basic tests and upload results digitally. The broader objective is to strengthen service delivery, improve accountability and support sustainable water management.