Sustaining the FLOW: A Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Financing Strategy for the Rural Drinking Water Supply Programme in Assam

FLOW stands for Financing Lifecycle-cost of Water-supply Systems

This report presents a comprehensive lifecycle‑cost financing strategy designed to help Assam shift from infrastructure expansion to long‑term, reliable rural water service delivery. Drawing on field research, costing analysis, and district‑level validation, it outlines the policies, institutions, and investments needed to ensure sustainable, inclusive, and climate‑resilient water systems across the state.

Published by the Department of Public Health Engineering, State Government of Assam, India
Prepared in Partnership with: Water For People, India

Suggested Citation: Jal Jeevan Mission Assam (2025). Sustaining the Flow. A Sustainable, Inclusive, and Resilient Financing Strategy for the Drinking Water Supply Programme in Rural Assam. Guwahati, PHED Assam and Water for People India.