Q17 · UPPSC current affairs · 22 September 2026 · PIB · Nal Jal Mitra Programme Jal Jeevan Mission 2 0

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Consider the following statements regarding the Nal Jal Mitra programme:1.The programme was developed jointly by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, and NCVTE.2.The qualification framework for Nal Jal Mitra is aligned with the National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) wage standards rather than NSQF.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A Neither 1 nor 2
B 2 only
C 1 only
D Both 1 and 2

Correct answer: (c) 1 only

Explanation

Statement 1 is correct because Nal Jal Mitra is developed jointly by DDWS, MSDE, and NCVTE to train rural water technicians. Statement 2 is incorrect because the qualification aligns with NSQF (National Skills Qualifications Framework) standards, not NREGA wage standards.

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