GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Context: An allocation of Rs 60,000 crore has been made to cover 3.8 crore households in 2022-23 under Har Ghar, Nal Se Jal scheme. Nal Se Jal Yojana: Launched in 2019. Nodal Agency: Ministry of Jal Shakti Aim: To provide piped drinking water to every …
Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): Context: A 100-day campaign to provide tap water access to government schools and anganwadis under Jal Jeevan Mission was launched on October 2, 2020. However, over a third of government schools and anganwadis still do not have tap water access. Also, there is widespread disparity among …
Topics Covered: Conservation related issues. Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): Context: The Union Territory of Puducherry has become the fourth State/UT after Goa, Telangana and Andaman & Nicobar Islands to provide assured tap water supply to every rural home under Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). About the Jal Jeevan Mission: JJM envisages supply of 55 litres of water …
