Title: Understanding the effects of the Jal Jeevan Mission on livelihoods and quality of life in Surat City, Western India: a PLS-SEM-based study

Authors: Gopal Goswami; Himanshu Bagdi; Latika Sharma

Addresses: Department of Management Studies, Sardar Vallabhbhai National Institute of Technology, Surat – 395007, Gujarat, India ' Department of Commerce, Hansraj College, University of Delhi, India ' Department of Commerce, School of Business and Commerce, Manipal University Jaipur, Jaipur – 303007, Rajasthan, India

Abstract: The study aims to assess the impact of the Jal Jeevan Mission in the urban setting of Surat City, Gujarat. The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a significant endeavour to ensure equitable availability of potable and uncontaminated water, potentially bringing about substantial societal changes and enhancing quality of life. The study provides a comprehensive knowledge of the impact of the mission by examining improvements in water accessibility, public health outcomes, behavioural changes, and socio-economic factors. This study uses quantitative research methods to investigate the impact of the JJM on the general welfare and standard of living of Surat's citizens. The data was collected from 399 respondents using a self-administered questionnaire from the residents of Surat City. To the best of the author's understanding, the study with constructs like livelihood, well-being, infrastructure and services' impact on people's livelihood concerning Pradhan Mantri Jal Jeevan Mission is novel in the context of India.

Keywords: Jal Jeevan Mission; JJM; water resource management; sustainable development; rural development; water conservation; water quality improvement.

DOI: 10.1504/IJPLAP.2025.149439

International Journal of Public Law and Policy, 2025 Vol.11 No.4, pp.421 - 442

Received: 11 Jan 2024
Accepted: 01 Mar 2024
Published online: 31 Oct 2025 *

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