Indore Water Contamination Deaths Spark Outrage, CM Orders Probe
Indore faces scrutiny after water contamination deaths, prompting CM to order a high-level probe.
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Indore, a city often lauded for its cleanliness, is under scrutiny after multiple deaths and illnesses linked to contaminated water in the Ganesh Nagar area. The incident has led to public outrage and political criticism, prompting Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav to order a high-level inquiry. Initial reports suggest a mix-up between drinking water and sewage lines as the cause.
This tragic event highlights critical issues in urban governance, public health infrastructure, and the challenges of ensuring safe drinking water, even in supposedly well-managed cities. It underscores the need for robust municipal services and accountability in public utilities.
मुख्य तथ्य
Multiple deaths and illnesses in Indore's Ganesh Nagar
Cause linked to contaminated water (mix-up of drinking water and sewage lines)
Madhya Pradesh CM Mohan Yadav ordered a high-level inquiry
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Urban Governance and the 74th Constitutional Amendment Act
Public Health as a State Subject and its implications
Right to Safe Drinking Water as a Fundamental Right (Article 21)
Accountability and Transparency in Public Service Delivery
Government Schemes related to Urban Water Supply and Sanitation (e.g., Jal Jeevan Mission, AMRUT, Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban)
Centre-State relations in urban development and public health
दृश्य सामग्री
Indore Water Contamination Incident: Geographic Context
This map highlights the location of Indore, Madhya Pradesh, where the recent water contamination deaths occurred. Indore, known for its 'cleanest city' status, is now under scrutiny, underscoring challenges in urban public health and governance.
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और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. Consider the following statements regarding Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) in India: 1. The 74th Constitutional Amendment Act mandates the constitution of a Ward Committee for areas with a population of three lakhs or more. 2. The State Election Commission, constituted under the 73rd Amendment Act, is also responsible for conducting elections to ULBs. 3. The District Planning Committee, as per the 74th Amendment, is responsible for consolidating the plans prepared by Panchayats and Municipalities. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statement 1 is correct. Article 243S of the 74th CAA mandates the constitution of Ward Committees for areas with a population of three lakhs or more. Statement 2 is correct. Article 243ZA states that the superintendence, direction, and control of the preparation of electoral rolls for, and the conduct of, all elections to the Municipalities shall be vested in the State Election Commission referred to in Article 243K (which deals with Panchayats). Statement 3 is correct. Article 243ZD mandates the constitution of a District Planning Committee to consolidate the plans prepared by the Panchayats and the Municipalities in the district and to prepare a draft development plan for the district as a whole.
2. In the context of the recent water contamination incident, which of the following statements correctly reflects the constitutional and legal position regarding safe drinking water and public health in India? 1. The Right to safe drinking water has been recognized as an integral part of the Right to Life under Article 21 of the Constitution. 2. 'Public Health and Sanitation' is primarily a subject under the Concurrent List, allowing both Central and State governments to legislate. 3. The Central Government can issue directions to State Governments for the implementation of national schemes related to water supply and sanitation under Article 256. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct. The Supreme Court of India has, through various judgments, interpreted the Right to Life under Article 21 to include the right to a clean environment, which encompasses the right to safe drinking water. Statement 2 is incorrect. 'Public Health and Sanitation' is primarily a subject under the State List (Entry 6, List II) of the Seventh Schedule, meaning state governments have the primary legislative and executive authority. Statement 3 is correct. Article 256 of the Constitution states that the executive power of every State shall be so exercised as to ensure compliance with the laws made by Parliament and any existing laws which apply in that State, and the executive power of the Union shall extend to the giving of such directions to a State as may appear to the Government of India to be necessary for that purpose. This allows the Centre to guide states on national schemes.
3. Which of the following statements about major government initiatives related to urban water supply and sanitation in India is NOT correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: D
Statements A, B, and C are correct descriptions of the objectives of AMRUT, SBM-U, and Jal Jeevan Mission (Urban) respectively. Statement D is incorrect. The National Urban Livelihoods Mission (NULM), now known as Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Urban Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NULM), primarily focuses on poverty alleviation through skill development, self-employment, and providing shelter for the urban homeless. It does not have a dedicated component for upgrading urban water infrastructure and sewage treatment plants.