Consider the following statements regarding Save Water Day.
1. On 12 July 2019, the West Bengal government observed Save Water Day across the state to spread the message of water conservation.
2. This was the first-ever Save Water Day observed across West Bengal to spread the message of water conservation.
3. West Bengal has a water conservation program called Jal Dharo Jal Bharo to prevent floods and provide water during periods of scarcity.
4. The Government of India has set a target to provide 35 lakh households in West Bengal with tap water supply by March 2021.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is: (c) Only 1, 2 and 3
Solution :
· ️ Statement 1 is correct – The West Bengal government observed Save Water Day on 12 July 2019 to raise awareness about water conservation.
· ️ Statement 2 is correct – It was the first time this day was observed across the state as an official campaign.
· ️ Statement 3 is correct – The Jal Dharo Jal Bharo scheme was launched by the West Bengal government for rainwater harvesting and flood prevention.
· Statement 4 is incorrect – The tap water supply target of 35 lakh households by March 2021 was under the Jal Jeevan Mission of the central government, not directly part of the Save Water Day initiative or West Bengal-specific conservation programs.
Information Booster:
· Save Water Day was launched to sensitize citizens on the importance of sustainable water use.
· CM Mamata Banerjee led a rally on the first observance of this day in Kolkata.
· Jal Dharo Jal Bharo started in 2011 to preserve water in small ponds and water bodies.
· Jal Jeevan Mission is a central government scheme launched in 2019 aiming at "Har Ghar Jal" by 2024.
· West Bengal is among the states with abundant rainfall, yet faces seasonal water shortages.