The Government of Karnataka has launched the Jalamrutha scheme on February 28, 2019. A. The scheme focuses on drought-proofing measures including protection and rejuvenation of water bodies. B. The Department of Water Resources of Karnataka is the nodal department to implement the Jalamrutha scheme. C. It is a community-driven scheme. D. The water conservation strategy under the scheme comprises, Water literacy, Rejuvenation of Water bodies, and Awareness about Water, Afforestation. Which of the statement/(s) is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below:
The Government of Karnataka has launched the Jalamrutha scheme on February 28, 2019. A. The scheme focuses on drought-proofing measures including protection and rejuvenation of water bodies. B. The Department of Water Resources of Karnataka is the nodal department to implement the Jalamrutha scheme. C. It is a community-driven scheme. D. The water conservation strategy under the scheme comprises, Water literacy, Rejuvenation of Water bodies, and Awareness about Water, Afforestation. Which of the statement/(s) is/are correct? Choose the correct answer from the options given below: Correct Answer A, C and D
The correct answer is A, C, and D.
Key Points
- The Government of Karnataka had launched a major water conservation scheme titled ‘Jalamrutha’, which focused on drought-proofing measures, including protection and rejuvenation of water bodies.
- ‘Jalamrutha’ has to deploy scientific approaches to water budgeting, water harvesting, and water conservation through the use of geospatial data, satellite imagery, topographical and geological data. It is a community-driven movement.
- The scheme has been implemented by key line departments of the government, Panchayat Raj Institutions (PRIs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and private sector institutions.
- Water conservation strategy under this scheme comprises four components of water literacy:
- Rejuvenation of water bodies
- Creation of new waterbodies
- Development of watersheds
- Afforestation activities
- The scheme will operate on a four-tier institutional structure with planning and execution committees being set up at the village, taluk, district, and State levels.
Additional Information
- About Karnataka (As of June 2021):
- Capital: Bengaluru
- Governor: Vajubhai Vala
- Chief Minister: B. S. Yediyurappa
- Lok Sabha: 28 seats
- Rajya Sabha: 12 seats
- State Bird: Indian Roller
- State Mammal: Indian Elephant
- National Parks: Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park, Bannerghatta National Park, Anshi National Park, Kudremukh National Park, etc.
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