If the National Water Mission is properly and completely implemented, how will it impact the country?
- Part of the water needs of urban areas will be met through recycling of wastewater.
- The water requirements of coastal cities with inadequate alternative sources of water will be met by adopting appropriate technologies that allow for the use of ocean water.
- All the rivers of Himalayan origin will be linked to the rivers of peninsular India.
- The expenses incurred by farmers for digging bore-wells and for installing motors and pump sets to draw groundwater will be completely reimbursed by the Government.
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Detailed Explanation:
✅ Statement 1 – Correct: The National Water Mission (NWM) explicitly includes urban water recycling and reuse as a key strategy to meet part of the water needs of urban areas and reduce dependency on freshwater sources.
✅ Statement 2 – Correct: The NWM promotes adoption of desalination technologies for coastal cities facing water scarcity, particularly where alternative freshwater sources are inadequate.
❌ Statement 3 – Incorrect: The interlinking of rivers is a separate project under the National Perspective Plan, not part of the NWM's mandate, which focuses on water conservation and efficient use.
❌ Statement 4 – Incorrect: The NWM emphasizes sustainable groundwater management and promotes efficiency, but does not include financial reimbursement schemes for farmers' bore-well and pump-set expenses.
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