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.
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.
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✍Examrace Team at Aug 27, 2021