The correct answer is (b) 50,000 crores.
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to provide piped water to every household in rural India by 2024. The Union Budget 2022-23 has allocated Rs. 50,000 crore for the JJM, which is an increase of 20% over the previous year’s allocation. The additional funds will be used to accelerate the pace of implementation of the JJM and to ensure that all households in rural India have access to piped water by 2024.
The JJM is a critical component of the Government of India’s efforts to improve the quality of life of rural people. Access to piped water will improve the health and hygiene of rural people, reduce the drudgery of women and girls, and boost agricultural productivity. The JJM is also expected to have a positive impact on the environment, as it will reduce the use of groundwater and the pollution of water bodies.
The JJM is a complex and ambitious project, but the Government of India is committed to its successful implementation. The additional funds allocated in the Union Budget 2022-23 will go a long way in helping the Government achieve its goal of providing piped water to every household in rural India by 2024.
The other options are incorrect because they do not reflect the actual allocation of funds for the Jal Jeevan Mission in the Union Budget 2022-23.