Uttar Pradesh Leads in Complaints Against Jal Jeevan Mission Projects
Uttar Pradesh has reported the highest number of complaints regarding the implementation of the Jal Jeevan Mission, indicating challenges in project execution.
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त्वरित संशोधन
Uttar Pradesh reported maximum complaints against Jal Jeevan Mission projects
Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide tap water to all rural households by 2024
Over 1.7 lakh complaints received nationwide, 74,000 from UP
Complaints include non-functional connections, poor quality, and irregular supply
Union government provides financial assistance for the mission
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महत्वपूर्ण संख्याएं
दृश्य सामग्री
Uttar Pradesh: Leading in Jal Jeevan Mission Complaints
This map highlights Uttar Pradesh, the state with the highest number of complaints regarding the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission projects. It underscores the geographical locus of significant implementation challenges for this crucial welfare scheme.
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परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Government schemes and their implementation challenges (GS-II)
Centre-State financial relations and cooperative federalism (GS-II)
Role of local self-governance (Panchayati Raj Institutions) in service delivery (GS-II)
Grievance redressal mechanisms and public accountability (GS-II)
Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 6 - Clean Water and Sanitation) (GS-III)
Water governance and management (GS-I, GS-II)
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सारांश
The Union government has revealed that Uttar Pradesh has registered the highest number of complaints concerning the implementation of the ambitious Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) projects. This flagship scheme aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024.
The high volume of complaints from a single state, despite significant central funding, points to potential issues in project execution, quality control, or local governance. It underscores the challenges in delivering large-scale welfare schemes and the need for robust monitoring and grievance redressal mechanisms to ensure effective and equitable service delivery.
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नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM): 1. It aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024. 2. The mission is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with funding shared between the Centre and States. 3. The Gram Panchayats are mandated to manage the in-village water supply infrastructure under the mission. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
All three statements are correct. JJM's primary objective is 'Har Ghar Jal' by 2024 for rural households. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme, with the funding pattern varying for different states (e.g., 90:10 for Himalayan/North-Eastern States, 50:50 for other states, 100% for UTs). The mission guidelines explicitly empower Gram Panchayats and their sub-committees (like Village Water and Sanitation Committees) to plan, implement, manage, operate, and maintain in-village water supply infrastructure.
2. In the context of the challenges faced by large-scale welfare schemes like the Jal Jeevan Mission, consider the following statements: 1. The 73rd Constitutional Amendment Act mandates the devolution of powers related to 'Water and Sanitation' to Panchayati Raj Institutions, making them solely responsible for rural water supply. 2. Social audits, while crucial for transparency and accountability, are not a mandatory component for Centrally Sponsored Schemes. 3. The high volume of complaints often indicates a lack of robust grievance redressal mechanisms rather than just implementation failures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: C
Statement 1 is incorrect. While 'Water and Sanitation' is listed in the Eleventh Schedule (Article 243G) as a subject that *may* be devolved to PRIs, it is not a *mandate* making them *solely* responsible. States decide the extent of devolution. Statement 2 is incorrect. Social audits are increasingly being made mandatory or strongly encouraged for many Centrally Sponsored Schemes, including JJM, to ensure transparency and accountability. Statement 3 is correct. A high volume of complaints, if not effectively addressed, points to deficiencies in the grievance redressal system, which can exacerbate public dissatisfaction even if implementation issues are being worked on.
3. With reference to water governance in India, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A.Water is primarily a State subject under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution.
- B.The Inter-State River Water Disputes Act, 1956, provides for the adjudication of disputes relating to inter-state rivers and river valleys.
- C.The National Water Policy, 2012, advocates for a participatory approach to water management, involving local communities.
- D.The Central Water Commission is the apex body responsible for the regulation and development of all water resources in India, including groundwater.
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement A is correct. Water (Entry 17 of State List) is primarily a State subject. Statement B is correct. The Act provides for tribunals to resolve inter-state water disputes. Statement C is correct. The National Water Policy, 2012, emphasizes community participation and decentralized management. Statement D is incorrect. While the Central Water Commission (CWC) is a premier technical organization in the field of water resources, its primary focus is on surface water. Groundwater regulation and development are primarily handled by the Central Ground Water Board (CGWB) and state-level bodies, not solely by CWC for *all* water resources.
Source Articles
U.P. reports highest number of complaints over ‘shoddy’ Jal Jeevan Mission work - The Hindu
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