CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The government has set a target to provide access to and use of safe and adequate drinking water to all households by which year?
A
2020
B
2024
C
2030
D
2026
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It was proposed to achieve the goal by 2030, coinciding with the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals. But now, it is has been planned to achieve the goal by 2024 through Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

Detailed explanation-2: -It is under the latter that in August 2019, the Prime Minister announced the Government of India’s commitment to provide piped water supply to every household in the country by 2024 with a new national flagship programme – the Jal Jeevan (Water for life) Mission.

Detailed explanation-3: -Jal Jeevan Mission is a flagship programme of Government of India which was announced from the ramparts of Red Fort by visionary Prime Minister on August 15, 2019.

Detailed explanation-4: -So, primarily it is the duty of the State Governments to ensure drinking water supply and sanitation facilities in the rural areas. State Governments are empowered to plan, sanction, implement and execute rural water supply projects.

Detailed explanation-5: -Funds Allocation for Jal Jeevan Mission: 2.36 lakh Crore to Rural Local Bodies/Panchayat Raj Institutions (RLBs/PRIs) for the period 2021-22 to 2025-26[2].

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