Consider the following statements about Sthayitva evam Sujalam Abhiyan:

October 6, 2021

UPSC Daily Current Affairs Quiz 6 October 2021

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 25^th 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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