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Jal Jeevan Mission to build a digital twin of water supply infrastructure

8 October 2026 · ⏱ 2 ನಿಮಿಷ · GS2 Governance: Schemes; Water resources

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A digital twin for every rural tap: the Jal Jeevan Mission facts GS2 scheme questions test

Jal Jeevan Mission moves to integrate water data and build a digital twin.

Why it matters: factual, Prelims-type

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What you need to know

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The Jal Jeevan Mission plans to integrate water data and create a digital twin of rural water supply infrastructure.

The Mission, launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, aims to provide a Functional Household Tap Connection to every rural household.

ಮೂಲಗಳು: Topper IAS editorial (PIB / The Hindu / Indian Express)

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Remember these

  • Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
  • Goal: a Functional Household Tap Connection (FHTC) to every rural household.
  • The Mission now plans to integrate water data and build a digital twin of rural water supply infrastructure.
  • A digital twin is a virtual replica of physical assets, used to monitor and plan their performance.
  • JJM (rural) is distinct from AMRUT, which targets urban water supply.
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ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್ · ಮೇನ್ಸ್

How the exam will ask it

ಪ್ರಿಲಿಮ್ಸ್

  • Statement: The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide a Functional Household Tap Connection to every rural household. (Correct)
  • Statement: The Jal Jeevan Mission is implemented by the Ministry of Jal Shakti. (Correct)
  • Statement: A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical system that is used for monitoring and planning. (Correct)

ಮೇನ್ಸ್

GS2 (Governance: schemes) and GS1/GS3 (water resources). Issue: tap connections do not guarantee functional, sustained supply. Policy: JJM's Functional Household Tap Connection goal, now backed by integrated water data and a digital twin of rural infrastructure. Implication: better monitoring, planning and accountability. Way forward: reliable data, source sustainability, community ownership and local-body capacity.

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Quick recall

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ಪ್ರತಿ ಗ್ರಾಮೀಣ ಮನೆಗೆ ನಲ್ಲಿ ನೀರಿನ ಸಂಪರ್ಕ ಒದಗಿಸುವ ಜಲ ಜೀವನ್ ಮಿಷನ್ ಅನ್ನು ಯಾವ ವರ್ಷ ಆರಂಭಿಸಲಾಯಿತು?

  1. 2019
  2. 2015
  3. 2017
  4. 2021
ಉತ್ತರ ನೋಡಿ

ಉತ್ತರ: A — ಜಲಶಕ್ತಿ ಸಚಿವಾಲಯದ ಜಲ ಜೀವನ್ ಮಿಷನ್ ಅನ್ನು 2019ರ ಆಗಸ್ಟ್‌ನಲ್ಲಿ ಘೋಷಿಸಲಾಯಿತು.

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