Notes and Study material for Exams
Sanitation and Water Disposal The seriousness of the challenges associated with urban Water supply and sanitation in India have been recognised in recent times. After decades of neglect, the first national effort to invest in the urban water and sanitation sector commenced in the 1970s, but was accorded considerable priority in the subsequent two decades … Read more
sanitation and Health care in Karnataka Health care Good health Services are those which deliver effective, safe, quality, individual and Population based health interventions to those who need them, as and when required, with optimal use of Resources, at a cost that the individual and community can afford. Similar to the rest of the nation, … Read more
Water supply and sanitation Issues related to water supply in India Variability in water availability India faces large temporal variability in water availability, leading to, among other issues, disasters such as floods and droughts. Due to monsoon Climate in India, more than 70% of the annual Precipitation takes place in a limited period of about … Read more
Rivers of Chhattisgarh adorn the Indian state and shapes the affluence of the region. The rivers of Chhattisgarh are of much significance to the state from a stand point of economic, social, political and religious views. Chhattisgarh, situated amidst lush green hills and plateaus, is interspersed with several rivers that flow through the state. … Read more
Health and Hygiene Maintaining personal hygiene is essential for more than one reason; social, health, personal, psychological or just as a way of life. Maintaining a good standard of hygiene helps keep infections, illnesses and bad odors at bay. The importance of hygiene should be taught from an early age to help cultivate good habits. … Read more
Sanitation and Water Disposal The seriousness of the challenges associated with urban Water supply and sanitation in India have been recognised in recent times. After decades of neglect, the first national effort to invest in the urban water and sanitation sector commenced in the 1970s, but was accorded considerable priority in the subsequent … Read more
The Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 are a set of rules that were issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) of the Government of India on 24 September 2016. The rules are applicable to all urban areas in India, with a population of more than 100,000. The rules aim to improve … Read more
The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM), a flagship initiative launched in 2019, aims to provide safe and adequate piped water supply to every rural household in India by 2024. Realizing that access to clean drinking water is fundamental to health, well-being, and overall quality of life, the mission adopts a holistic approach focusing on service delivery, … Read more
The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), also known as the Clean India Mission, is a nationwide campaign launched in 2014. This visionary initiative aims to accelerate sanitation coverage, achieve universal cleanliness, and transform India’s public health landscape. SBM focuses on eradicating open defecation, promoting waste management, and instilling a sense of public hygiene consciousness among India’s … Read more