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India is developing a comprehensive information backbone to enhance the management of its vast rural drinking water supply program.
This digital infrastructure aims to improve monitoring, planning, and efficient delivery of potable water to households across the country.
The initiative is critical for the successful implementation and sustainability of large-scale schemes like the Jal Jeevan Mission.
An 'information backbone' refers to the foundational digital infrastructure and data management systems that collect, process, and disseminate critical information. In the context of drinking water, it involves deploying sensors, establishing centralized databases, utilizing Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for mapping, and developing digital platforms to track water sources, quality, supply networks, and household connections. This system supports evidence-based policy formulation, real-time monitoring, and adaptive management.
Simple Analogy: Think of it like the central nervous system of a body, where all sensory inputs are gathered, processed, and used to coordinate actions and ensure the body functions effectively.
To provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections (Functional Household Tap Connections - FHTC) by 2024 to all rural households in India.
Key: Focuses on 'Har Ghar Jal' (water to every household), community participation, source sustainability, water quality monitoring, and leveraging technology for effective implementation and monitoring.
The development of an information backbone for drinking water directly contributes to SDG 6, which aims to ensure the availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all. It helps monitor progress towards universal access to safe and affordable drinking water.
This initiative aligns with the Digital India vision by leveraging digital technologies for improved governance and public service delivery. It promotes digital literacy, data utilization, and technological integration in critical sectors.
The information backbone is crucial for integrating and analyzing data from WQMS systems, ensuring that the water supplied is not only adequate in quantity but also safe for consumption, thereby preventing waterborne diseases.
GS Paper-II (Government Policies & Interventions, Welfare Schemes), GS Paper-III (Infrastructure, Resource Mobilization, Environment)
General Awareness (Government Schemes, Current Affairs)
General Awareness (Government Schemes, Current Affairs)
General Knowledge (Government Schemes, Current Affairs)
General Awareness (Current Affairs)
With reference to 'WaterCredit', consider the following statements: 1. It puts microfinance tools to work in the water and sanitation sector. 2. It is a global initiative launched under the aegis of the World Health Organization and the World Bank. 3. It aims to enable the poor people to meet their water needs without depending on subsidies. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: 1 and 3 only
Consider the following statements: Statement-I: According to the United Nations' 'World Water Development Report, 2022', India extracts more than a quarter of the world's groundwater withdrawal each year. Statement-II: India needs to extract more than a quarter of the world's groundwater each year to satisfy the drinking water and sanitation needs of almost 18% of world's population living in its territory. Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Answer: Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
Consider the following statements : 1. The India Sanitation Coalition is a platform to promote sustainable sanitation and is funded by the Government of India and the World Health Organization. 2. The National Institute of Urban Affairs is an apex body of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs in Government of India and provides innovative solutions to address the challenges of Urban India. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 2 only
High, as water security and government schemes are perennial topics.
The objective of providing tap water connection to every rural household.
A tap connection that provides potable water in adequate quantity, of prescribed quality, on a regular and long-term basis.
Systematic process of checking water quality parameters to ensure safety for consumption.