Question- The Chief Minister of which of the following States inaugurated water harvesting and conservation campaign on the occasion of ‘Water Day’ on May 25, 2017?
(a) Jharkhand
(b) Uttarakhand
(c) Bihar
(d) Assam
Ans :(b)
Related facts:-
- On May 25, 2017 the Chief Minister of Uttarakhand launched Water Harvesting and Conservation-Promotion Campaign on the occasion of Water Day on May 25, 2017.
- This campaign will last till 30th June, 2017.
- The purpose of this campaign is to increase awareness of water conservation.
- The Chief Minister released publicity material on water harvesting and conservation and also flagged off a rath with the message for Kumaon region.
- The population of Uttarakhand state is 1.10 crore.
- There are currently 20 lakh toilets in this state.
- On an average this state uses 7-10 liters of water in toilets daily.
Related Links:-
http://www.ptinews.com/news/8738360_U-khand-CM-launches-water-conservation-campaign.html
http://www.nayaindia.com/ukh-news/uttrakhand-state-news-12-633391.html
https://www.uttaravani.com/chief-minister-launches-water-conservation-promotion-drive/
http://www.univarta.com/news/states/story/881713.html