Consider the following statements regarding Jal Jeevan Mission.
1. It aims to provide piped drinking water to all rural households by 2024.
2. It aims to provide 25 litres of tapped water per person per day to all households by 2024.
3. Goa has become the first 'Har Ghar Jal State' to provide 100% household tap connections in rural areas.
4. The Jal Shakti Ministry is the nodal ministry for the implementation of the scheme.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Only 1, 3 and 4
Explanation:
· Statement 1 is correct: The Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) aims to provide functional household tap connections (FHTCs) to all rural households by 2024.
· Statement 2 is incorrect: The mission targets 55 litres per person per day, not 25 litres.
· Statement 3 is correct: Goa became the first state to achieve 100% Har Ghar Jal status in rural areas.
· Statement 4 is correct: The Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry for implementing this mission.
Information Booster:
· Launched: 15 August 2019 by PM Narendra Modi.
· Focus: Service delivery over infrastructure creation.
· Coverage: Includes schools, anganwadis, healthcare centres too.
· Promotes community participation and source sustainability.
· Funds shared between Centre and States (e.g., 90:10 for NE/Himalayan states, 50:50 for others).