2020
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Kerala
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Karnataka
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Odisha
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Goa
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Detailed explanation-1: -The correct answer is Odisha. Odisha states launched the scheme ‘Sujal - Drink from Tap Mission’ that aims to provide quality drinking water directly from tap to all households in urban areas.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Sujal Mission was launched by the Odisha Government in 2020 to ensure quality tap drinking water for more than 1.5 million people residing in around 15 urban areas.
Detailed explanation-3: -’Drink from Tap’ aims to ensure that the water received at the consumer tap can be directly used for drinking and cooking purposes without any need for further filtration/boiling/treatment.
Detailed explanation-4: -About “Sujal” scheme: The state has set the target to provide piped water connections to all urban areas in the state by March 2022. Odisha government has set Rs 1300 crore for this scheme which will benefit over 15 lakh people in 15 towns in a phased manner.
Detailed explanation-5: -Goa becomes the first ‘Har Ghar Jal’ certified state, PM says 10 crore rural households provided piped water.