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    Question

    Consider the following statements:

    I. ‘ Har Ghar Jal’ is a flagship programme of the Union Government, implemented by Jal Jeevan Mission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in partnership with States/ UTs to ensure tap water connection in every rural household by 2024. II. It was launched in 2019. III. The country has recently achieved the milestone of 50% rural (9.6 Crore) households having access to tap water connections.

    Which statement/statements is/are correct?

    A only III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D only III and I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E all I, II and III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    ‘Har Ghar Jal’ is a flagship programme of the Union Government, implemented by Jal Jeevan Mission under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, in partnership with States/ UTs to ensure tap water connection in every rural household by 2024. Jal Jeevan Mission aims to empower the Panchayati Raj Institutions and communities by engaging them in water supply schemes from the very beginning. Launched in: 2019. To provide every rural home with safe drinking water, the country has achieved the milestone of 50% rural (9.6 Crore) households having access to tap water connections. Punjab, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh & Bihar With Over 90% Coverage Are Progressing Fast Towards Becoming ‘Har Ghar Jal’ States. Goa, Telangana, A&N Islands, D&N Haveli and Daman & Diu, Puducherry and Haryana have already achieved 100% household connections.

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