Question : Which program aims to provide safe drinking water to rural areas?
Option 1: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan
b) National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP)
c) Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
d) Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
Option 2: National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP)
Option 3: Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY)
Option 4: Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana (RKVY)
Correct Answer:
National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP)
Solution : The correct answer is (b) National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP)
The National Rural Drinking Water Program (NRDWP) is a program launched by the Government of India to ensure the availability of safe and adequate drinking water supply in rural areas. It focuses on improving the quality and accessibility of drinking water sources, especially for marginalized communities.
NRDWP aims to provide functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to all rural households, promote water conservation and management practices, and implement water quality monitoring systems. It also emphasizes community participation, capacity building, and sustainability of water supply infrastructure.
Through NRDWP, the government works towards achieving the goal of providing safe drinking water to every rural household and reducing waterborne diseases caused by the consumption of contaminated water.
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