Consider the following statements about Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): 1. It is aiming at ensuring tap water supply to every urban home by 2024. 2. The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry of this scheme. 3. The districts with high groundwater contamination are considered as priority areas to be covered under the scheme. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements about Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM):
1.It is aiming at ensuring tap water supply to every urban home by 2024.
2.The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry of this scheme.
3.The districts with high groundwater contamination are considered as priority areas to be covered under the scheme.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: Statements 2 and 3 are correct

Statement 1 is incorrect: Purpose of Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): Har Ghar Jal: ‘No one is left out’, thus ensuring tap water supply to every rural home by 2024.

Statement 2 is correct: Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry of this scheme.

Statement 3 is correct: Priority Areas: Districts affected by Japanese Encephalitis & Acute Encephalitis Syndrome, and groundwater contamination (Arsenic, Fluoride, Iron, etc.).

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