25 January 2025: PIB Summary For UPSC
1. India’s WASH Innovations Lead Global Discourse at World Economic Forum 2025
(Source – https://pib.gov.in/PressReleseDetail.aspx?PRID=2095791®=3&lang=1 )
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Key Achievements in WASH
- SBM has led to the construction of over 95 million toilets, addressing sanitation challenges and empowering women.
- JJM has significantly improved access to safe drinking water, with 79.66% of rural households now having tap water connections, up from 17% in 2019.
- These initiatives have saved rural India 55 million hours per day, particularly benefiting women by increasing workforce participation.
Global Recognition and Impact
- India’s WASH programs are a model for other countries, focusing on community engagement, behavior change, and technology.
- At WEF, India showcased its efforts to improve health, education, and economic opportunities through better sanitation and water access.
- India’s role in achieving SDGs 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation) and 13 (Climate Action) was reaffirmed, highlighting its commitment to global sustainability goals
| Practice Question: Discuss India’s efforts in achieving Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 6 and 13, focusing on the impact of initiatives like the Swachh Bharat Mission and Jal Jeevan Mission. (150 Words /10 marks) |
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