Mod 10: Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan, Har Ghar Gangajal & Eco-Planning
Pioneering Climate Resilience & Water Security:
Recognizing the grave threats posed by climate change, erratic monsoons, and depleting groundwater tables, the Bihar Government continues to implement its multi-departmental umbrella initiative: the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan (JJHA).
Core Achievements & Structural Interventions:
- 11 Pillars of JJHA: Rejuvenation of traditional water bodies (Ahars, Pynes, and Pokharas), rooftop rainwater harvesting on all government buildings, check dams on seasonal hill streams, and intensive plantation drives.
- Surging Green Cover: Bihar's green canopy expanded from barely 9% post-bifurcation to over 15.5%, with the target to cross 17% under 2025–2026 planting phases.
- Har Ghar Gangajal Yojana (Ganga Water Lift Project - GWLP): An engineering feat under Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali that lifts surplus floodwaters of the River Ganga from Hathidah during the monsoon, purifies it to drinking standards, and transports it via a 151 km pipeline to water-scarce southern cities: Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, and Nawada. Each individual receives 135 liters per capita per day (LPCD) of pure drinking water.
- Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary: Preparations and cabinet approvals to notify Bihar's 2nd Tiger Reserve in Kaimur (supplementing Valmiki National Park in West Champaran).
Exam View: Key Takeaways for Competitive Examinations:
- Har Ghar Gangajal Beneficiary Towns: Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Nawada.
- Drinking Water Supply Standard: 135 Liters Per Capita per Day (LPCD).
- Green Cover Target: Expanding beyond 17%.
- 2nd Tiger Reserve: Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Har Ghar Gangajal Beneficiary Towns: Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Nawada.
- Drinking Water Supply Standard: 135 Liters Per Capita per Day (LPCD).
- Green Cover Target: Expanding beyond 17%.
- 2nd Tiger Reserve: Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.
- Har Ghar Gangajal Beneficiary Towns: Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Nawada.
- Drinking Water Supply Standard: 135 Liters Per Capita per Day (LPCD).
- Green Cover Target: Expanding beyond 17%.
- 2nd Tiger Reserve: Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.
Answer this question, then use Next.
Which four southern Bihar towns receive treated drinking water under the 'Har Ghar Gangajal' (Ganga Water Lift) Project?
What is the daily per capita drinking water supply standard provided under the Har Ghar Gangajal scheme?
From which location on the River Ganga is floodwater lifted for the Har Ghar Gangajal pipeline network?
How many core actionable components/pillars constitute the Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan in Bihar?
What target green cover percentage has the Bihar Government set to achieve under its afforestation missions?
In which district is Bihar's second Tiger Reserve being developed to complement Valmiki Tiger Reserve?
What traditional water storage and irrigation network in South Bihar is heavily prioritized for renovation under Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali?
Where is the state-of-the-art Water Treatment Plant (WTP) constructed to purify floodwaters for the Gaya and Bodh Gaya leg of Har Ghar Gangajal?
What was the initial year in which the comprehensive Jal-Jeevan-Hariyali Abhiyan was launched by the Bihar Government?
Which wetland in Begusarai district is Bihar's first Ramsar site protected under international conservation frameworks?
One-liners
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Har Ghar Gangajal Beneficiary Towns: ______
Rajgir, Gaya, Bodh Gaya, Nawada.Drinking Water Supply Standard: ______
135 Liters Per Capita per Day (LPCD).Green Cover Target: ______
Expanding beyond 17%.2nd Tiger Reserve: ______
Kaimur Wildlife Sanctuary.