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Jal Mahotsav 2026: A Nationwide Campaign for Rural Water Management
Union Minister C.R. Patil launched 'Jal Mahotsav 2026' in Rahej Village, Gujarat, to promote community participation (Jan Bhagidari) in water management.
The campaign runs from March 8 (International Women’s Day) to March 22 (World Water Day) under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Key initiatives include 'Jal Arpan Diwas' for handing over assets to Gram Panchayats and 'Jal Bandhan' for taking water conservation pledges.
Exam Perspective: The campaign emphasizes the shift from government-led infrastructure to community-owned and maintained water resources.
The campaign runs from March 8 (International Women’s Day) to March 22 (World Water Day) under the Jal Jeevan Mission.
Key initiatives include 'Jal Arpan Diwas' for handing over assets to Gram Panchayats and 'Jal Bandhan' for taking water conservation pledges.
Exam Perspective: The campaign emphasizes the shift from government-led infrastructure to community-owned and maintained water resources.
Key Facts / Static GK
Minister of Jal Shakti: C.R. Patil
World Water Day: March 22
Jal Jeevan Mission Launch Year: 2019
World Water Day: March 22
Jal Jeevan Mission Launch Year: 2019
Practice Quiz — 22 March 2026
Q1. What is the tagline for the Jal Mahotsav 2026 campaign launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti?
Answer: (D) “गाँव का उत्सव, देश का महोत्सव” — The tagline for Jal Mahotsav 2026 is “गाँव का उत्सव, देश का महोत्सव” (Village’s Festival, Nation’s Festival).
Q2. What was the official theme of the first-ever Bharat Electricity Summit (BES 2026) held in New Delhi?
Answer: (C) Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally — The theme for BES 2026 was 'Electrifying Growth. Empowering Sustainability. Connecting Globally'.
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