In the year 2015-16, around 91 percent households from the highest wealth group had improved water sources in India. In the same year, around 88.6 percent households from the lowest wealth group had improved water sources. The total percentage of households with improved water sources grew from 87.6 percent in 2005-06 to 90 percent in 2015-16.
Share of households with improved water sources in India from 2005 to 2016, by wealth group
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