Question

    Consider the following statements about the Jal Jeevan Mission:

    I. It envisages a supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Tap Connections by 2030.

    II. It comes under the Ministry of Environment.

    III. It was launched in 2019.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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

    Solution

    Statement I is correct -: It envisages a supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Tap Connections by 2030. Statement II is not correct -: It is under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Statement III is correct -: It was launched in 2019. Funding is demand-driven. The mission is very strongly focused on Jan bhagidari , or community engagement which is seen as a very important pillar of the project.

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