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Water Resource Census Application and Portal:
a) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
d) Ministry of Earth Sciences
- Aimed at conducting nationwide water surveys like the 7th Minor Irrigation Census and 2nd Census of Water Bodies.
- This application facilitates paperless data collection, geotagging water bodies, and validating data through satellite technology for enhanced accuracy.
- It ensures precise mapping and transparent governance of India's water resources.
- Designed to monitor live storage data for 161 major reservirs across India.
- Provides policymakers with real-time updates, insights, and analytics to inform water management strategies.
- Includes features like downloadable reports and automated alerts for efficient planning and decision-making.
Question:
Q.1 Which Union Ministry launched the Water Resource Census Application and Portal and the Web-Based Reservoir Storage Monitoring System (RSMS) on April 3, 2025?a) Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
b) Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
c) Ministry of Jal Shakti
d) Ministry of Earth Sciences
Answer: c) On April 3, 2025, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched two transformative digital initiatives in New Delhi.
