CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Mission is aimed at developing and rejuvenating 75 water bodies in each district of the country as a part of celebration of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav.In total, it would lead to creation of 50,000 water bodies of a size of about an Acre or more.

Detailed explanation-2: -With an aim to construct 50,000 ponds for conserving water by August 15, 2023, Mission Amrit Sarovar not only seeks to boost water security in the country but offers employment opportunities to millions of rural residents in the construction of these ponds.

Detailed explanation-3: -The correct answer is Rampur. India’s first ‘Amrit Sarovar’ has been completed in Rampur’s Gram Panchayat Patwai. Under the Amrit Sarovar initiative, 75 water bodies will be developed and rejuvenated in each district as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. 75 ponds in Rampur were selected to be developed as Amrit Sarovar.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ministry of Railways, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and other public agencies engaged for infrastructure project development are also engaged in the Mission for the purpose of use of soil/silt excavated out of the Amrit Sarovar.