Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
1. Jal Jeevan Mission has shown a lot of inter-state disparities in providing access to safe and adequate drinking water to all. A renewed focus towards addressing the disparities and creation of long-lasting infrastructure is of utmost importance. Comment. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu, Insights on India
Why the question:
One of the most significant commitments of the Narendra Modi government is to ensure piped water to every rural household by 2024. Under the Jal Jeevan Mission, led by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, 10.2 crore rural households, or about 53% of the eligible population, now have tap water access.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the shortcomings of Jal Jeevan Mission and suggest measures to improve its performance.
Directive word:
Comment– here we must express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by writing about the aims and objectives of Jal Jeevan Mission.
Body:
First, write about the various achievements of Jal Jeevan Mission. Substantiate with facts and figures.
Next, write about the various shortcomings of Jal Jeevan Mission in ensuring availability of safe drinking water.
Next, suggest ways to overcome the limitations.
Conclusion:
Conclude with a way forward.
