- Catch the Rain-2023 is a nation-wide campaign by Ministry of Jal Shakti to save and conserve rainwater before the monsoon season. The campaign focuses on source sustainability for drinking water. It also acknowledges the role of water in empowering women.
- Catch the Rain-2023 was a nationwide campaign that aimed to involve all stakeholders including States/UTs, Districts, Panchayats, NGOs etc. The campaign also had a special focus on women empowerment with the theme “Jal Shakti se Nari Shakti”.
- It will promote water conservation and rainwater harvesting across India
- It will improve soil moisture and groundwater table by preventing water runoff
- It will reduce water scarcity and dependency on external sources for drinking water
- It will empower women by acknowledging their role in water management
Question:
Q.1 Who will launch the ‘Catch the Rain-2023’ campaign on March 4, 2023?
a. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
b. President Droupadi Murmu
c. Minister of Jal Shakti Gajendra Singh Shekhawat
d. Minister of Environment Prakash Javadekar
