Q. Consider the following statements regarding “JALDOOT App”:
1.It was launched to measure the water level in Gram Panchayat and Urban Municipal areas.
2.Gram Rojgar Sahayak is required to measure the water level and document the same at the Central server using the Jaldoot mobile app.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: B
Notes:

Explanation: JALDOOT app was launched on 27 September 2022 for measuring the water level in a Gram Panchayat through 2-3 selected open wells twice a year (pre-monsoon and post monsoon).

  • Gram Rojgar Sahayak is required to measure the water level and document the same at the Central server using the Jaldoot mobile app.
  • This will enable groundwater monitoring, water budgeting, and planning for water harvesting and conservation-related works. A total of 3,66,354 wells have been measured as on 7 December 2022.

Source: Economic Survey 2023