Consider the following statements about Sthayitva evam Sujalam Abhiyan:
1. It is a campaign launched under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBMG).
2. Abhiyan was focused on liquid waste management by targeting construction of 1 million soak pits.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
A. 1 Only
B. 2 Only
C. Both 1 & 2
D. None
Answer: Both 1 & 2
Explanation:
Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation(DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti organised important activities/campaigns under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen(SBMG) Phase 2 to accelerate the ODF Plus momentum and sustaining the Open Defection Free(ODF) achievement in villages.
Sthayitva evam Sujalam Abhiyan: Launched on 25th August 2021, for a period of 100 days, the Sthayitva evam Sujalam Abhiyan has focused on liquid waste management by targeting construction of 1 million soak pits retrofitting of toilets and ODF Sustainability.
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