CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Union government has allocated how much fund for the effective implementation of JJM in Telangana for FY 2020-21?
A
Rs 412.19 Crore
B
Rs 612.19 Crore
C
Rs 312.19 Crore
D
Rs 212.19 Crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The coverage of Har Ghar, Nal Se Jal under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) will increase by 3.8 crore households in 2022-23. Rs 60, 000 crore will be allocated towards this mission for this year. Implementation of the Ken-Betwa Link Project, at an estimated cost of Rs 44, 605 crore will be taken up.

Detailed explanation-2: -Under JJM, the fund sharing pattern between Centre and States/ UTs is 100% for Union Territories without legislature, 90:10 for North Eastern & Himalayan States and UTs with legislature and 50:50 for rest of the States.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Jal Shakti Ministry’s Rs 97, 277.67 Budget allocation included Rs 20, 054.67 crore for the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and Rs 77, 223.00 for the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

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