The Government of India, unwavering in its commitment to providing safe and potable tap water to every rural household in the country launched the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) in August 2019. This mission, implemented in collaboration with states, aims to ensure the provision of water in adequate quantity and of prescribed quality on a regular and long-term basis.
Q. What is the Jal Jeevan Mission, and when was it launched?
Answer: The Jal Jeevan Mission is a government initiative launched in August 2019 by the Government of India. It aims to provide safe and potable tap water to all rural households in the country.
Q. What is the significance of the ‘AMRIT’ technology developed by IIT-Madras?
Answer: ‘AMRIT’ (Arsenic and Metal Removal by Indian Technology) is a technology developed by IIT-Madras for the removal of arsenic and metal ions from water. It uses nano-scale iron oxy-hydroxide, selectively removing arsenic when water is passed through it.
Q. What is the current percentage of rural households with tap water supply, as reported by States/UTs as of December 7, 2023?
Answer: As of December 7, 2023, out of the 19.24 Crore rural households in the country, approximately 71.51% (13.76 Crore) households are reported to have tap water supply in their homes.
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