As of 7 November 2026, which Union ministry houses the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, the…
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation administers Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) within the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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As of 7 November 2026, which Union ministry houses the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, the department responsible for Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)?
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Correct answer C
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation administers Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) within the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
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Option A
The department administering the mission is housed within the Ministry of Jal Shakti.
Option B
The mission’s central department is part of Jal Shakti even though its focus is rural sanitation.
Option C
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation is part of this ministry and administers the mission.
Option D
Local bodies can participate in implementation, but the central department is part of Jal Shakti.
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