When was ‘Jal Jeevan Mission’ launched ?

April, 2017
March, 2018
August, 2019
July, 2021

The correct answer is (c). The Jal Jeevan Mission was launched on 15 August 2019. It is a flagship initiative of the Government of India to provide piped water to every household in rural India by 2024. The mission aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water to all rural households, irrespective of their economic status. It is a holistic approach to water management, which includes water conservation, rainwater harvesting, groundwater recharge, and water quality improvement. The mission is being implemented through a partnership of the central and state governments, as well as local communities.

Option (a) is incorrect because the Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in 2019, not 2017.

Option (b) is incorrect because the Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in 2019, not 2018.

Option (d) is incorrect because the Jal Jeevan Mission was launched in 2019, not 2021.