Bharat Tap Rating

Why in news?

• The Centre is in the process of bringing in a star rating system for water fixtures similar to the ratings of electrical appliances.

About Bharat Tap Rating:

• The star rating system would come under one umbrella called Bharat Tap, which was formulated under AMRUT 2.0 to drive water efficiency.
• The initiative aims to promote and adopt water-efficient fixtures.
• It would have 3, 4, and 5-star water fixtures based on their water efficiency.
• This would help consumers make informed decisions while purchasing sanitary equipment.

Collaborators of the initiative

• The Indian Plumbing Association and all manufacturers have been roped in to adopt and promote the new standards for water-efficient fixtures.

Why such initiative?

• Data derived from this initiative showed that on average over 30% of water can be saved.
• However, there was not enough data available to consumers to assist them in making informed decisions when purchasing sanitary fixtures.

PRACTICE QUESTION

Bharat Tap Rating, recently launched by the government, is formulated under?

(a) Atal Innovation Mission

(b) Swachh Bharat Mission

(c) AMRUT 2.0

(d) Make In India

Answer