Tap Water: GK, General Studies and Current Affairs

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

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” ..

One Lakh Tap Connections Given Daily under Jal Jeevan Mission in FY 2020-21

July 16, 2020

According to the data released by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, during the Unlock 1 phase, about 45 lakhs tap connections have been provided till date in the year 2020-2021. That comes to around 1 lakh households being provided tap connections every day. The assets being created under this mission are being geo-tagged and also ..