CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -’Jal Amrutha’ Scheme Launched By Karnataka Government.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Government of Karnataka had launched a major water conservation scheme titled ‘Jalamrutha’, which focused on drought-proofing measures, including protection and rejuvenation of water bodies.

Detailed explanation-3: -The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj of Karnataka. Under the scheme, scientific approaches will be deployed for water budgeting, water harvesting and water conservation through the use of geospatial data, satellite imagery, topographical and geological data.

Detailed explanation-4: -Suranga (also Surangam or thurangam) (English: Tunnel well) is a traditional water management system used to provide a reliable supply of water for human settlements and irrigation in Kasargod district of Kerala and Dakshin Kannada district of Karnataka, India.

Detailed explanation-5: -Water Conservation: It is done through rejuvenation of existing water bodies and creation of new ones, which also includes recharging receding water tables, reviving depleting water sources and creating new water bodies.