The correct answer is: a) Fluoride mitigation.
The Sujal program is a flagship initiative of the Odisha government to provide safe drinking water to all households in the state. The program aims to reduce fluoride levels in drinking water to below the permissible limit of 1.5 mg/L.
Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that can be found in groundwater. High levels of fluoride in drinking water can cause a number of health problems, including dental fluorosis, skeletal fluorosis, and reproductive problems.
The Sujal program is implemented through a partnership between the government, private sector, and civil society organizations. The program has been successful in reducing fluoride levels in drinking water in many parts of the state.
The other options are incorrect because:
- Option b) Safe drinking water is a broad term that encompasses a number of issues, including fluoride mitigation, water quality, and access to water. The Sujal program is specifically focused on fluoride mitigation.
- Option c) Sanitation and hygiene are important for public health, but they are not the primary focus of the Sujal program.
- Option d) River pollution control is an important issue, but it is not the primary focus of the Sujal program.