With reference to the state government's water management measures, consider the following statements: 1. El Nino is a climate pattern that can cause potential water scarcity. 2. A sum of ₹1 crore was sanctioned for each of the four districts linked to the Singur reservoir. 3. The government sanctioned ₹120 crore for water arrangements linked to the Singur reservoir. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

State government sanctions ₹120 crore for drinking water during potential El Nino scarcity

GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Cropping patterns & irrigation· Prelims· 31 October 2026

Climate change and disaster management: a GS3 case study on water security and resource allocation.

Why in news

The State government sanctioned ₹120 crore to ensure uninterrupted drinking water supply during potential El Nino-induced water scarcity.

Background

The government approved ₹120 crore for alternative arrangements linked to the Singur reservoir for four districts and ₹1 crore each for other districts. Officials were directed to map disrupted areas and explore private borewells or tankers to meet immediate needs.

Facts for Prelims

Fact₹120 crore sanctioned for alternative water arrangements linked to Singur reservoir
Fact₹1 crore sanctioned per district for other districts
PlaceSingur reservoir
S&TEl Nino: A climate pattern causing potential water scarcity

Prelims practice question

With reference to the state government's water management measures, consider the following statements:

El Nino is a climate pattern that can cause potential water scarcity.
A sum of ₹1 crore was sanctioned for each of the four districts linked to the Singur reservoir.
The government sanctioned ₹120 crore for water arrangements linked to the Singur reservoir.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

(a)1 only
(b)3 only
(c)1 and 3 only
(d)2 and 3 only

Show answer

Answer: (c) 1 and 3 only — Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect: The note states ₹120 crore was for the four districts linked to Singur and ₹1 crore each for other districts.

For Mains

Q. Discuss the measures required to mitigate the impact of El Nino-induced water scarcity on rural and urban drinking water security in India.

Dimensions to cover in your answer

Infrastructure gap: Inadequate reservoir capacity and lack of decentralized water storage in drought-prone districts
Resource management: Balancing competing demands between agricultural irrigation and domestic drinking water during scarcity

Keywords: El Nino · Water Scarcity · Resource Allocation · Climate Resilience · Disaster Mitigation

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