Jal Jeevan Mission

Question 1

Recently, the Centre announced that over_____ % of rural households have access to tap water supply.

Answer 1

50%

Question 2

Jal jeevan mission background

Answer 2

Launched in 2019

, it envisages supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by 2024
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JJM looks to create a jan andolan for water, thereby making it everyone’s priority.

It comes under Jal Shakti Ministry.

Question 3

Minister of jal shakti

Answer 3

Ganjendra shekhawat

Question 4

Panni Samitis

Answer 4

These consist of 10-15 members, with at least 50% women members and other members from Self-Help Groups, Accredited Social and Health Workers, Anganwadi teachers, etc.

Question 5

Funding pattern of jal jeevan mission

Answer 5

The fund sharing pattern between the Centre and states is 90:10 for Himalayan and North-Eastern States, 50:50 for other states, and 100% for Union Territories

Question 6

At the State level, __________ have achieved 100% tap connectivity to all households in the State

Answer 6

Goa, Telangana and Haryana

Puducherry, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu have also provided 100 % of their households with tap water connections.

Question 7

Jal jeevan mission urban ministry

Answer 7

In the Budget 2021-22, Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) has been announced under the Housing and Urban Affairs Ministry

Question 8

the Jal Jeevan Mission (Rural) which envisages supply of 55 litres of water per person per day to every rural household through Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) by _____.

Answer 8

2024

Question 9

Objectives of Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban):

Answer 9

Securing tap and sewer connections
Rejuvenation of water bodies
creating circular water economy