In which state of India was the Neeru-Meeru programme…

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In which state of India was the Neeru-Meeru programme introduced for construction of water harvesting structures?

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In which state of India was the Neeru-Meeru programme introduced for construction of water harvesting structures?

  1. Uttar Pradesh
  2. Andhra Pradesh — Correct Answer
  3. Punjab
  4. Rajasthan
Explanation:

The Neeru-Meeru (Water and You) programme was introduced in the state of Andhra Pradesh.

  • It was launched around the year 2000.
  • The primary objective was to improve groundwater levels and promote water conservation through the construction of various water harvesting structures like check dams, percolation tanks, and recharge pits.
  • It aimed to ensure sustainable water management with community participation.

प्रश्न एवं उत्तर (हिंदी)

जल संचयन संरचनाओं के निर्माण के लिए भारत के किस राज्य में नीरू-मीरू कार्यक्रम शुरू किया गया था?

  1. उत्तर प्रदेश
  2. आंध्र प्रदेश — सही उत्तर
  3. पंजाब
  4. राजस्थान
स्पष्टीकरण:

नीरू-मीरू (जिसका अर्थ है 'जल और आप') कार्यक्रम आंध्र प्रदेश राज्य में शुरू किया गया था।

  • इसे वर्ष 2000 के आसपास लॉन्च किया गया था।
  • इसका मुख्य उद्देश्य भूजल स्तर को सुधारना और चेक डैम, रिसाव टैंक (percolation tanks) जैसी जल संचयन संरचनाओं के निर्माण के माध्यम से जल संरक्षण को बढ़ावा देना था।
  • इसने सामुदायिक भागीदारी के साथ स्थायी जल प्रबंधन सुनिश्चित करने का लक्ष्य रखा था।

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