Read the following passage carefully:
In May 2026, the Ministry of Jal Shakti notified the revised operational framework for the National Urban Clean Water Mission (NUCWM). Under the new guidelines, all Class-I cities with a population exceeding 100,000 are mandated to achieve 100% household tap water metering by December 2027. The framework allocates a central financial assistance of 50% for water treatment infrastructure to Class-I cities, whereas coastal cities receive an enhanced subsidy of 60% irrespective of population size. However, private industrial units operating within municipal limits are explicitly excluded from receiving central assistance and must fund their dedicated treatment plants independently. Additionally, state utilities that fail to submit annual water audit reports by March 31 each financial year will face a 10% deduction in their subsequent funding tranche.
Based on the passage provided, which of the following statements regarding the provisions of the National Urban Clean Water Mission (NUCWM) is explicitly correct?
- Coastal cities receive a 60% central financial subsidy for water treatment infrastructure regardless of their population size.Answer
- BAll municipal cities with a population below 100,000 are mandated to achieve 100% household tap water metering by December 2027.
- CPrivate industrial units within municipal limits are eligible for central financial assistance if they establish zero-discharge treatment facilities.
- DState utilities failing to submit annual water audit reports by March 31 will have their operational licenses permanently revoked.