Statement 1 is incorrect: The 'Grand ICT Challenge' was launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in partnership with the National Jal Jeevan Mission. The initiating ministry is MeitY, not the National Jal Jeevan Mission.Statement 2 is correct: The Jal Jeevan Mission, which aims to provide safe and adequate drinking water to all households, indeed focuses on ensuring functional household tap connections and service delivery, rather than just building infrastructure.
Consider the following statements with reference to 'Grand ICT Challenge': 1. It was launched by National Jal Jeevan Mission in partnership with the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MEITY). 2. The Mission focuses on service delivery rather than mere creation of infrastructure. Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Asked in GS JE PHE 29 2023 2407 2024 · Topic: Government Digital Platforms (e-Kranti, UMANG, MyGov, DigiLocker, etc.) (Impact on public service delivery, efficiency, and transparency)
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Answer: B. 2 only
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