The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), launched in 2019, aims to provide tap water connections (Har Ghar Jal) to rural households by which year?
- A 2022
- B 2024 ✓
- C 2026
- D 2030
Correct answer: B. 2024
Explanation
Jal Jeevan Mission was launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti in August 2019 with the target of providing functional household tap connections (FHTC) supplying 55 litres per capita per day to all rural households by 2024. It aims to achieve 100% coverage across all gram panchayats with involvement of village-level water and sanitation committees (VWSCs).
Reference: Park's Textbook of Preventive and Social Medicine, 27th ed.
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