Jal Jeevan Mission: In 35 months, over 6.56 cr new tap water connections provided
In 35 months, Jal Jeevan Mission has provided over 6.56 Crore new tap water connections. Today, over 51% of the rural population in the country are getting potable water.
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New Delhi, July 16: The Ministry of Jal Shakti informed that in the span of 35 months, more than 6.56 crore new tap water connections were provided under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
In a statement, the ministry said, "In 35 months, JJM, has provided over 6.56 Crore new tap water connections. Today, over 51% of the rural population in the country are getting potable water."
It is pertinent to mention that Jal Jeevan Mission was an initiative taken by PM Narendra Modi on August 15, 2019. Jal Jeevan Mission is implemented in partnership with States/ UTs for ensuring tap water supply to every rural household in adequate quantity of prescribed quality on a regular and long-term basis by 2024.
As Newsbharati reported earlier, India had achieved the milestone of 50 percent of rural households having access to tap water connections under the Jal Jeevan Mission. Goa, Telangana, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, Puducherry and Haryana have already achieved 100 percent household connections. Punjab, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh and Bihar have coverage of more than 90 percent and are progressing fast towards attaining the status of "Har Ghar Jal".
Besides, As part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav, MyGov has organised ‘Sabka Vikas’ Mahaquiz series to create awareness on key flagship schemes amongst citizens. The 4th Quiz in this series is based on Jal Jeevan Mission.
The online quiz started on 1st July and will continue up to 20th July 2022. Anyone can participate in the quiz by clicking on link https://quiz.mygov.in/quiz/sabka-vikas-mahaquiz/ . A time slot of 200 seconds is allotted to answer 10 questions. State-specific questions are put out in 12 regional languages, ie., English, Hindi, Assamese, Bengali, Gujarati, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Odia, Punjabi, Tamil, and Telugu. Participants stand a chance to win cash prize.
The quiz sensitizes participants about the ‘Har Ghar Jal’ program, Jal Jeevan Mission, the importance of safe drinking water and how one can avail the benefits of this program. Jal Jeevan Mission invites the public, beneficiaries, and various stakeholders across the country, to participate and test their knowledge of water and issues related to it. Top-scoring 1,000 participants will be given cash award of Rs. 2,000/- each.