Over 1,850 Gram Panchayats Hold 'Jal Arpan' Events Under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 to Strengthen Community Ownership of Rural Water Systems
Distilled Policy Brief
- Under 'Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0', the 'Jal Arpan' program was organized across over 1,850 gram panchayats to strengthen community ownership of rural water supply systems.
- For the first time, 'Har Ghar Jal' certificates were issued in regional languages through the 'Jal Arpan' module, supporting 19 languages including Hindi and English.
- Under Jal Jeevan Mission, over 15.96 crore rural households (more than 82%) have received tap water connections, alongside geo-tagging of rural water supply assets.
🎯 Prelims High-Yield Examination Points
Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 includes the 'Jal Arpan' digital module for handing over rural water supply schemes to Gram Panchayats and VWSCs, issuing 'Har Ghar Jal' certificates in 19 regional languages, and geo-tagging water assets.
⚖️ Mains Analytical & Syllabus Linkages
Examine how community-led management and decentralization through Gram Panchayats and VWSCs under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 ensure the long-term sustainability and O&M of rural drinking water infrastructure.
🎯 UPSC Prelims Practice Drill
Consider the following statements regarding the 'Jal Arpan' program organized under 'Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0': 1. It aims to strengthen community ownership by formally handing over completed rural water supply systems to Gram Panchayats and Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs). 2. For the first time, 'Har Ghar Jal' certificates were made available in regional languages, covering 19 languages including Hindi and English. 3. The initiative exclusively relies on central government agencies for water quality monitoring, excluding community-led participation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- [A] 1 only
- [B] 1 and 2 only
- [C] 2 and 3 only
- [D] 1, 2 and 3
▶ Reveal Official Answer & Analytical Explanation
Statement 1 is correct because the 'Jal Arpan' program under Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 formally hands over completed rural water supply schemes to Gram Panchayats and Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs) to ensure community ownership. Statement 2 is correct as 'Har Ghar Jal' certificates were issued in regional languages through the 'Jal Arpan' module, supporting 19 languages including Hindi and English. Statement 3 is incorrect because water quality monitoring actively involves community-led monitoring, particularly through the active participation of women using Field Test Kits (FTKs).
🏛️ Historical Twin PYQ Anchor (2021)
Consider the following statements regarding the "National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)": 1. It is implemented by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. 2. Central Pollution Control Board acts as the sole regulatory executive body.