Water Resource Census App & Portal and Reservoir Storage Monitoring System Launched in Delhi

Current Context: On April 3, 2025, Union Jal Shakti Minister C.R. Patil launched two transformative digital initiatives in New Delhi to strengthen water resource management.

Water Resource Census Application and Portal:

• 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.

Web-Based Reservoir Storage Monitoring System (RSMS):

• 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.