__________ has become the 100^th 'Har Ghar Jal' district in February 2022.

Key Points

•  'Har Ghar Jal' is a government initiative aimed at providing piped water supply to every household in India by 2024.
•  Chamba, located in Himachal Pradesh, has become the 100th district to achieve the goal of providing a piped water supply to every household in February 2022.
• Kachchh, located in Gujarat, is a district that has been severely affected by earthquakes and has faced water scarcity issues in the past. However, it is not the correct answer to the question.
• Mewat, located in Haryana, is a district that has been facing water scarcity and quality issues. However, it is not the correct answer to the question.
•  Kurnool, located in Andhra Pradesh, is a district that has been facing drought and water scarcity issues. However, it is not the correct answer to the question.
• Hence, the statement "Chamba has become the 100th 'Har Ghar Jal' district in February 2022" is correct.

Additional Information

• Jal Jeevan Mission (Har Ghar Nal se Jal)
  • Launched in 2019.
  • Aim: To provide every single rural household with functional household tap connections (FHTC) ‘Har Ghar Nal Se Jal’ by 2024.
  • A decentralized approach is implemented at national, state, and district levels for specific needs and purposes (Targeted Area approach).
  • The major role played by Paani Samitis and women in mobilizing the population.
  • The Jal Jeevan Mission will be based on a community approach to water and will include extensive Information, Education, and communication as a key component of the mission