CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
How much amount has been released by the government to 8 North Eastern States under Jal Jeevan Mission?
A
1700 cr
B
1605 cr
C
1510 cr
D
1650 cr
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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-2: -In 2022-23, so far, the Government of India has released Rs. 22, 975.34 Crore to 21 eligible States for the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission in the financial year 2022-23[3].

Detailed explanation-3: -Tamil Nadu is the only State to achieve Jal Jeevan Mission target for 2022. Tamil Nadu has emerged as the only state in India which has achieved the target for 2022 Q1 and Q2 for Jal Jeevan Mission, with 69.57 lakh households provided with tap connections.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.

There is 1 question to complete.