Q. With reference to the Sujal Gaon ID, recently in news, consider the following statements:
1.It is a digital identification system developed to map urban drinking water supply networks in India.
2.It has been launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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: D
Notes:

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: Sujal Gaon ID is a unique digital ID created to map rural piped water supply schemes, not urban water supply networks. It is associated with villages under the Jal Jeevan Mission, which focuses on providing Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTCs) in rural areas.
  • Statement 2 is incorrect: The initiative has been launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, not the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.

Source- PIB

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