What is the main aim of Jal Shakti ministry?

The ministry was incorporated with an aim to clean the river Ganges. They would also encompass any international or national disputes between inter-state water bodies and the rivers which are shared by India along with other neighboring countries.

What is the name of the online contest launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti to sensitive people about water conservation?

Water Heroes contest: Jal Shakti Ministry has launched a new contest- “Water Heroes – Share Your Stories” to strengthen the water consciousness in the nation. The Water Heroes contest will start from December 1, 2021 and will go on till November 30, 2022.

Who is the new minister of Jal Shakti?

Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
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Which program is implemented under Ministry of Jal Shakti?

The Ministy of Jal Shakti is implementing the National Rural Drinking Water Programme (NRDWP) and Jal Jeevan Mission to ensure that every rural person has enough safe water for drinking, cooking and other domestic needs.

What is the meaning of Jal Shakti Abhiyan?

The Jal Shakti Abhiyan is the Jal Shakti ministry’s flagship water-conservation campaign. NITI Aayog, nearly 600 million Indians face “high to extreme water stress” and the country’s water demand is likely to double by 2030, potentially costing a 6\% loss in gross domestic product by 2050.

What I can do to conserve the water bodies?

Here are some ways in which we can do this:

1. Conserve traditional water bodies.
2. Practice rain water harvesting.
3. Practice drip irrigation.
4. Recycle and reuse wastewater.
5. Teach water harvesting to farmers and the others.
6. Practice judicious water management.

Who is current minister of science and technology?

Shibli Faraz
The ministry is coordinated by the Federal Minister for Science and Technology who is currently Shibli Faraz and is headquartered in Islamabad.

In which year was national water policy implemented?

1987
The NWRC adopted the first National Water Policy in its 2nd meeting held in September, 1987. Important views and the same was circulated to the central ministries and States for implementation.

Which of the following are the intended benefits of the recently launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan?

Jal Shakti Abhiyan

• Water conservation and rainwater harvesting,
• Renovation of traditional and other water bodies/tanks,
• Reuse of water and recharging of structures,
• Watershed development and.
• Intensive afforestation.

Why was Jal Shakti Abhiyan launched?

The Prime Minister launched the programme on March 22 and zilla panchayats and district administrations across the State have commenced work. The Minister said that the abhiyan intends to promote rainwater harvesting on a mega scale by rejuvenating water bodies in rural areas.

What is Jal Shakti ministry and why was it formed?

The Jal Shakti Ministry focuses on issues such as international and inter-state water disputes, cleaning of the Ganga, its tributaries and sub-tributaries and also aims in providing clean drinking water. The formation of this ministry targets towards the mounting water challenges faced by India over the past few decades.

How Jal Shakti Abhiyan is helping in water conservation?

It also ensures five important water conservation interventions: Intensive afforestation. The Jal Shakti Abhiyan was also established to develop various Water Conservation Plans for Blocks and Districts, to promote efficient water use for irrigation and the selection of better crops through Krishi Vigyan Kendras.

What is Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2?

The Union government announced on March 2021 that it would launch from April 2021 “Jal Shakti Abhiyan 2” a programme to manage and conserve rainwater and recharge the aquifers in the country, part of the Centre’s target to provide tapped drinking water to every household by 2024.

Who is Rajnath Shekhawat?

Shekhawat took charge of the ministry on Friday, a day after he was sworn in as minister. During the election campaign, Modi had promised to form an integrated ministry dealing with water issues.