PM Modi launches “Har Ghar Nal Yojana” in Uttar Pradesh

Published: November 25, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday, November 22, launched the ‘Har Ghar Nal Yojana’ (Tap Water to Every Household) for the residents of Uttar Pradesh’s Sonbhadra and Mirzapur district. Government was committed to solving the water scarcity problem and hence the scheme of worth ₹5,555 crores was launched in the state. Why was the region ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs • Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Ground Water • Har Ghar Nal Yojana • Jal Jeevan mission • River Pollution • Sarayu • Water scarcity • Yamuna

What are the five technologies recommended by the Technical Committee of Jal Jeevan Mission?

Published: November 23, 2020

A Multi-disciplinary Technical Committee that was set up under the Jal Jeevan Mission has recommended five technologies in order to provide field level solutions to the states. What are the technologies? Grundfos AQpure: It is a solar energy-based water treatment plant. It uses ultra-filtration as well. Janajal Water on Wheel: It is an Internet on ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: COVID-19 • Internet of things • Jal Jeevan mission • Waste Water management • water management

First Solar based Integrated Multi Village Water Supply Project inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh

Published: November 9, 2020

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat launched the country’s first solar-based Integrated Multi-Village Water Supply Project (IMVWSP) in Arunachal Pradesh. While dedicating the project, Shekhawat said that the project is as per the vision of PM Modi for the utilization of multiple resources. Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister, Pema Khandu was also present at ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Arunachal Pradesh • Jal Jeevan mission • Jal Shakti Ministry • Solar Energy • solar grid

Jal Jeevan Mission: Lab on Wheels launched

Published: October 13, 2020

On October 12, 2020, the state government of Haryana launched “Lab on Wheels” to test the water quality in the state. The water quality of Haryana is mainly affected by fluoride, iron, nitrate and alkalinity. Lab on wheels is a mobile laboratory. The mobile laboratory has been launched under Jal Jeevan Mission. About lab on ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Clean Drinking Water • Drinking water • Jal Jeevan mission • lab on wheels • Migrant workers • Water pollution

Goa: First to become Har Ghar Jal State; to provide 100% Tap Water Connections

Published: October 10, 2020

On October 9, 2020, the Ministry of Jal Shakti announced that Goa has become the first state in India to provide 100% tap water connections in rural areas. Around 2.3 lakh households were covered in the state. Highlights On its successful implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission, Goa has become the first “Har Ghar Jal State” ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • States Current Affairs

Topics: Jal Jeevan mission • MGNREGA • National Accreditation Board for Testing and Calibration Laboratories • rural sanitation • sanitation • Tap Water

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