Expected Questions on Schemes and Projects – 2018 - Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation

In this article we will discuss the schemes by Ministry of Drinking water and Sanitation. The schemes discussed are: Gramin Swachh Survekshan, Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) (SBM-G) , Atal Bhujal Yojana, Swajal Yojana Project.

IAS Prelims 2018 GS Paper 1 - Expected Questions on Schemes and Yojanas (Part 2) (In - English)

Gramin Swachh Survekshan

  • Total of 22 hill districts and 53 plain areas were assessed under the Gramin Swachh Survekshan.
  • Launched in May 2016.
  • Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation had commissioned Quality Council of India (QCI) to carry out the assessment.
  • 👌 Each district has been judged on four distinct parameters.
    • Households having access to safe toilets and using them (40%)
    • Households having no litter around (30%)
    • Public places with no litter in the surrounding (10%)
    • Households having no stagnant wastewater around (20%)

Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) (SBM-G)

  • Launched in October 2014.
  • Consists of two sub - missions:
    • Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) (SBM - G) , which will be implemented in rural areas.
    • Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) , which will be implemented in urban areas.
  • SBM-G seeks to eliminate open defecation in rural areas by 2019.
  • SBM - Gramin mainly focuses on ensuring the use of toilets, besides their construction.

Atal Bhujal Yojana

  • Union Government formulated ambitious water conservation scheme Atal Bhujal Yojana (ABY) .
  • To tackle ever-deepening crisis of depleting groundwater level.
  • ₹ 6,000-crore will be piloted under the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation.
  • 👌 Objective of scheme: To recharge ground water and create sufficient water storage for agricultural purposes.

Swajal Yojana Project

  • Launched by Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation Uma Bharti.
  • Recently, second project of Swajal Yojana launched at village Bhikampura, Karauli, Rajasthan.
  • Community owned drinking water program for sustained drinking water supply.
  • Aim: At ensuring availability of clean drinking water to every household round year and also generate employment.
IAS Prelims 2018 GS Paper 1 - Expected Questions on Schemes and Yojanas (Part 2) (In - Hindi)

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Examrace Team at Aug 27, 2021