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Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018
Why in the news ?
- The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has launched the Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018 (SSG 2018).
Details
- An independent survey agency will conduct the survey in all districts from 1st to 31stAugust 2018.
- The results will be announced in the form of a ranking of all districts and states on the basis of quantitative and qualitative sanitation (Swachhata) parameters.
- The top performing states and districts are expected to be awarded on 2nd October 2018.
- In the process, through a countrywide communication campaign, rural communities will be engaged in the improvement of the sanitation and cleanliness of their surrounding areas.
- As part of Swachh Survekshan Grameen 6,980 villages in 698 districts across India will be covered.
- Total 34,000 public places namely schools, anganwadis, public health centres, haat/bazaars/religious places in these villages will be visited for survey.
- Citizens’ feedback will be collected from over 50 lakh citizens on SBM related issues through direct interaction as well as online feedback.
- The weights to different elements of the SSG would be as below:
- Direct Observation of sanitation in public places: 30%
- Citizen’s Feedback on sanitation parameters: 35%
- Service Level Progress on sanitation progress in the country as per SBMG- MIS: 35%
Source
PIB