Question

Name the scheme launched by the Government of India in 2015–16 with an aim to ensure water security through per capita availability of water in the country.
1. Jal Kranti Abhiyan
2. Atal Bhujal Yojana 
3. Polavaram Project 
4. Namami Gange 

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Jal Kranti Abhiyan

The correct answer is Jal Kranti Abhiyan.

• Jal Kranti Abhiyan is being celebrated during the year 2015-16 to consolidate water conservation and management in the country through a holistic and integrated approach involving all stakeholders, making it a mass movement.
• Jal Kranti Abhiyan was launched on 5th June 2015 across the country.
• Jal Kranti Abhiyan is used in strengthening grass root involvement of all stakeholders including Panchayati Raj institutions and local bodies in the water security and development schemes e.g. Participatory Irrigation Management (PIM).

• The activities being undertaken by the Abhiyan are:-
  •  Jal Gram Yojana
  •  Development of Model Command Area
  •  Pollution abatement
  •  Mass Awareness Programme
  •  Other Activities