Jal Jeevan Mission

WHY IN NEWS?

The tableaux of National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and 'Jal Jeevan Mission' from the Ministry of Jal Shakti have been declared best for its presentation in the 71st Republic Day parade.

ABOUT JAL JEEVAN MISSION

• The Mission was announced in August 2019.
• The chief objective of the Mission is to provide piped water supply (Har Ghar Jal) to all rural and urban households by 2024.
• Executing agency: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation under the Jal Shakti Mantralaya.
• It also aims to create local infrastructure for rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and management of household waste water for reuse in agriculture.

Prelims Question

Q. Consider the following statements regarding 'Jal Jeevan Mission':
1.The chief objective of the Mission is to provide piped water supply (Har Ghar Jal) to all rural and urban households by 2022.
2.It also aims to create local infrastructure for rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge and management of household waste water for reuse in agriculture.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a)1 only
b)2 only
c)Both 1 and 2
d)Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question