The Water Quality Monitoring Information System (WQMIS) is a centralized digital platform under the Jal Jeevan Mission that captures, manages, validates, and publishes water quality data from across India. It can be accessed at the JJM Portal (WQMIS JJM Dashboard). Its purpose is to ensure real-time visibility of water quality at source, treatment plant, storage, and point-of-use levels; provide traceability from sample collection to final report; support remedial action; and enable analytics and public transparency. WQMIS combines web dashboards, mobile apps, a laboratory registry, and APIs to support community testing (FTK), departmental sample collection, accredited laboratory testing, and downstream reporting and decision-making. To strengthen the digital backbone of water quality surveillance, several States and Union Territories have adopted Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS)—specialized digital platforms that manage laboratory operations, sample tracking, test workflows, and data reporting in an automated, traceable manner. LIMS complements the WQMIS by digitizing laboratory processes and ensuring that data generated during testing at designated JJM labs is seamlessly integrated into the central JJM database. Together, WQMIS and LIMS form an integrated ecosystem for nationwide data-driven water quality management. WQMIS The following outlines the detailed process flow mechanism of the WQMIS: Primary User Types Public Users can view water quality results and reports. FTK Users (community volunteers, VWSC members, women SHGs) capture water test results at the field level. Sample Collectors (Departmental Users) enter and submit collected samples into the system. Lab Technicians will input test results and generate reports, Lab In-charges then review, approve, or reject lab test reports, and manage lab resources. Super Admins (central) control system-wide configurations, user management, lab registry, and overall governance. Access, Login & Registration The portal uses mobile number-based login with OTP verification or admin-generated credentials. Different login buttons are available for each role (Public, FTK, Lab, Departmental, Admin). New users may register directly (public) or be created/ approved by higher authorities (lab staff, FTK users). Admins can activate, deactivate, or reset user passwords. Security features include CAPTCHA-style puzzles, mandatory mobile authentication, and audit logging for traceability. Dashboard & Navigation After login, each role in the WQMIS—such as laboratory staff, departmental officials, or field-level workers—sees a customized dashboard displaying widgets relevant to their specific tasks. The dashboard provides convenient shortcuts to commonly used actions, such as Add Sample, View Reports, and Upload Results, enabling users to perform key functions quickly. Navigation within the portal is streamlined through a structured, menu-driven interface that provides easy access to reports, sample histories, sanitary surveys, and remedial action records. Additionally, multilingual support ensures that state, district, and village-level users can operate the system in their regional languages, improving inclusivity and ease of use. Source: WQMIS JJM Dashboard. (Click here to access the dashboard, Screenshot dated- Feb, 2026) Sample Submission – Two Methods The WQMIS portal supports two distinct workflows for water sample submission. In the Laboratory-based submission process, users select an accredited laboratory, view the list of supported testing parameters, verify testing charges, choose an appropriate payment method, and submit samples for processing. Alternatively, the Parameter-based submission method allows users to directly select the parameters to be tested—such as pH, turbidity, fluoride, or arsenic—without first selecting a laboratory. In both workflows, users enter essential metadata, including location (Block, Gram Panchayat, Village), source type (e.g., household, ESR, WTP), and remarks. Once the details are submitted, the system automatically generates a unique Sample ID for every submission, ensuring complete traceability and accountability throughout the testing process. FTK / Community Testing Workflow The Field Test Kit (FTK) workflow in WQMIS empowers community-led monitoring of drinking water quality. Trained volunteers—often women from Self-Help Groups (SHGs) or members of Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs)—use FTKs to test water samples at the household or village level. These users record and upload test results directly to the WQMIS portal or mobile app. The data collected from these decentralized tests automatically reflects in the Total Samples Tested dashboard, providing transparency and reinforcing the participatory approach of Jal Jeevan Mission. Through this workflow, communities become active contributors to water safety surveillance, helping local authorities identify and respond to contamination risks promptly. Source Coverage WQMIS ensures comprehensive water quality testing across all critical points in the rural water supply chain. Testing categories include Raw Water Sources (before treatment), Water Treatment Plants (WTPs) for treated water, Storage Structures such as Elevated Service Reservoirs (ESRs) and Ground Service Reservoirs (GSRs), and end-use points such as households, schools, and Anganwadi Centres to verify water safety at the consumption stage. Decentralized sources such as hand pumps and private wells are also covered to ensure all potential drinking water sources are monitored. Each source type in the portal generates a custom entry form that captures specific details, such as lab selection, sample metadata, remarks, and photographs, for verification. This structured approach ensures uniformity, accuracy, and complete traceability of every data point entered into the system. Reports & Analytics The Reports and Analytics module of WQMIS enables comprehensive analysis and visualization of water quality data at multiple administrative levels. The system generates several report formats tailored to the needs of different stakeholders. These include Contamination-wise Reports to identify chemical or bacteriological risks, Village-level Reports to assess water safety at the grassroots, and Campaign Reports to track large-scale testing drives or FTK demonstrations. Reports can be viewed online, downloaded, or printed in standard formats for record-keeping and review. The inclusion of interactive filters—such as state, district, parameter, and contamination type—allows users to conduct targeted analysis and derive actionable insights. This analytical capability makes WQMIS a powerful tool for evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement in rural water quality management. Lab Registry & Service Areas The Water Quality Monitoring Information System (WQMIS) maintains a central laboratory registry that records details such as lab code, name, service area, accreditation, and assigned testing parameters. Super Admins map parameters, methods, reagents, and equipment to specific labs to ensure standardisation. Each lab is linked to its designated blocks and districts, streamlining sample routing and coordination. Additionally, accreditation documents, such as NABL certificates, can be uploaded and viewed for verification, ensuring transparency and quality assurance across all participating laboratories. WQMIS Mobile Application Source: WQMIS mobile application visual interface.There are 4 actors in this application: DWSM officials, village-level workers, lab technicians, and FTK-trained community members. The application is available for direct APK download from the URL https://ejalshakti.gov.in/WQMIS/Home/Downloadapk. The user guide of this application is available at link The application enables field users to record, manage, and submit water quality samples collected under the JJM schemes.It streamlines sample collection → data entry → lab/FTK testing → submission.It provides functionality for the School/Anganwadi FTK Kit demonstration by the DWSM userIt provides functionality for water testing using the FTK kit by the FTK user LIMSState-Level LIMS Implementations Several States have adopted LIMS solutions tailored to local needs and ICT capabilities (Information Communication Technology). Examples of approaches include: NIC-LIMS (Government of India): Developed by NIC as a common platform for States, offering native integration with WQMIS and the Jal Jeevan Mission data stack.Custom State-Built LIMS: Some States (e.g., Maharashtra, Gujarat, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala) have built their own customized LIMS aligned with local lab networks.Third-Party Vendor LIMS: States such as Assam, Punjab, and Rajasthan have partnered with IT vendors or technical universities to deploy modular, cloud-based LIMS solutions.Hybrid/Integrated Models: States with existing water quality monitoring systems have added integration layers (APIs or middleware) to ensure their local systems automatically push data to WQMIS. Data Flow from LIMS to WQMISLIMS serves as the primary data-generation layer, while WQMIS provides the national data aggregation and visualization layer. The interaction between both systems typically follows this workflow: Sample Creation: Samples are registered either manually in LIMS or automatically through imports from WQMIS (if field users create sample IDs first). Each sample is tagged with a unique ID, source type (WTP, ESR, household, handpump, etc.), scheme code, and LGD-based village code.Laboratory Testing: Tests are conducted in labs using standard operating procedures (SOPs). LIMS records parameters, instruments, methods, and test results.Validation & Approval: The lab in charge reviews results in LIMS; once approved, they are digitally signed or locked for submission.Data Push to WQMIS: Through a REST API or CSV/JSON batch upload, approved results are transmitted to WQMIS servers. Data fields include sample ID, lab ID, parameters, result values, units, test date, approval date, and contamination flag (safe/unsafe).Central Aggregation & Visualization: WQMIS ingests these records, associates them with the corresponding scheme or village, and updates dashboards and reports for central and state monitoring. This architecture ensures bidirectional consistency — WQMIS holds national-level aggregated data, while States retain operational control within their LIMS environments.