Consider the following statements regarding the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards: 1. The JSJB Awards 2025 are the inaugural awards to be given under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain initiative. 2. Rajasthan emerged the top state in the category of 'Best Performing State'. 3. The awards for the year 2025 will be conferred by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti. How many of the above statements are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari (JSJB) Awards:
1.The JSJB Awards 2025 are the inaugural awards to be given under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain initiative.
2.Rajasthan emerged the top state in the category of ‘Best Performing State’.
3.The awards for the year 2025 will be conferred by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti.
How many of the above statements are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: 1 only

Statement 1 is correct: The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced the inaugural awards for outstanding performers under the Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari 1.0 (JSJB) initiative, a flagship community-driven program under the Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain (JSA: CTR) campaign.

Statement 2 is incorrect: Telangana emerged the top in the category of ‘Best Performing State’

Statement 3 is incorrect: The awards for the year 2025 will be conferred by the Hon’ble President of India, along with the 6th National Water Awards 2025, at a ceremony scheduled for 18th November 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

Source: PIB

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