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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much amount has been allocated to Jharkhand under the Jal Jeevan Mission by the central government?
A
Rs 2, 347 crore
B
Rs 2, 267 crore
C
Rs 2, 683 crore
D
Rs 2, 479 crore
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -To translate the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of providing clean tap water to every household, Union government has increased the central grant to Jharkhand under the Jal Jeevan Mission in the year 2021-22 to Rs 2, 479.88 Crore, which was Rs 572.24 Crore in 2020-21.

Detailed explanation-2: -The budget under Jal Jeevan Mission for 2022-23 has been enhanced to Rs. 60, 000 Crore by the Central government, thereby making it evident, the importance of ‘Har Ghar Jal’ programme.

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -New Delhi: Gujarat became the seventh state/Union territory to achieve 100 percent household tap water connectivity under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM).

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