Centre launches nationwide rural sanitation survey to assess impact of Swachh Bharat Mission
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C R Patil, inaugurated the Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025. He stated that the survey will measure the impact of India's flagship cleanliness programs, Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).
The survey will rigorously assess the current state of rural sanitation, focusing on sustaining the outcomes achieved under the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus Model, as established by the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). The assessment will include sampling village evaluations, surveying households and public places to gauge their status based on various cleanliness parameters.
This includes the functionality of Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMU), Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) plants, GOBARdhan plants, citizen feedback, and Swachhata Green Leaf Rating (SGLR) sites.
During the event, Patil emphasised to all States the importance of maintaining cleanliness, stating that it is not a one-time goal but a continuous journey. He urged States and Union Territories to share their innovations and best practices under the schemes.
'As we work towards a Viksit Bharat, sanitation must remain a sustained, people-led effort powered by true Jan Bhagidari,' he said.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Hans India
8 hours ago
- Hans India
Collector Santosh Orders Swift Action on Indiramma Housing Scheme — Warns Officials Over Delays
Gadwal: Gadwal District Collector B.M. Santosh has issued strict orders to officials to work with sincerity and urgency at the field level to ensure visible progress in the construction of Indiramma housing units. The Collector conducted a review meeting on the progress of the Indiramma housing scheme on Friday at the IDOC Conference Hall. During the meeting, he expressed serious concern over the slow pace of construction, stating that although 7,000 Indiramma houses have been sanctioned in the district, only 543 houses have reached the basement level so far. He emphasized that any form of lethargy in executing the housing project will not be tolerated. Despite regular reviews and clear directions aimed at achieving set targets, the Collector noted that some officials were acting negligently, which would no longer be accepted. He warned that stringent action will be taken against officials failing to deliver tangible progress in housing construction. Key Directions from the Collector: The district should strive to be among the top 10 districts in the state in implementing the housing scheme. Panchayat Secretaries, Assistant Engineers (AEs), and Ward Officers were instructed to visit the construction sites, monitor progress, and motivate beneficiaries to expedite construction. Immediate marking of house sites, commencement of basement work, and uploading of photographs during each visit were mandated. Construction status must be updated regularly, ensuring complete transparency and real-time tracking. The required sand and soil for housing construction will be available in all mandals from Monday, ensuring no material shortages delay the work. All Municipal towns and Gram Panchayats are to complete online registration of beneficiary details on the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin portal. Additional Topics Discussed: As part of the Vanamahotsavam (Tree Plantation) campaign, the Collector called for collective efforts to plant saplings in the district to meet pre-set targets. Department-wise responsibilities were assigned, and officials were directed to complete plantation drives in Municipal and Gram Panchayat limits. With the ongoing rains in the district, the Collector stressed the importance of maintaining public hygiene to prevent the spread of seasonal diseases. Officials were asked to ensure that water does not stagnate on roads or in potholes, which could become breeding grounds for mosquitoes and other disease vectors. Meeting Participants: Additional Collector Narsing Rao Special Deputy Collector Srinivasa Rao AD Mines Venkata Ramana Housing PD Kashinath MPDOs from all mandals Municipal officials This high-level review signals the administration's strong commitment to both affordable housing for the poor and environmental and public health safety through coordinated governance and accountability.
Time of India
11 hours ago
- Time of India
Gujarat leads in mangrove cultivation under Mishti scheme
Gandhinagar: The state govt said on Friday that Gujarat leads the country in mangrove cultivation under the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats and Tangible Incomes (Mishti) scheme of the Union govt with 19,520 hectares of cultivation. The govt added that Gujarat ranks second among all states for mangrove cover. July 26 is observed as International Mangrove Conservation Day. "Gujarat has achieved the top position in the country by cultivating mangroves over 19,520 hectares as part of the Mishti scheme, with 6,000 hectares planted in Kutch district alone," an official statement said. Gujarat's mangrove cover expanded from 397 sq km in 1991 to 1,175 sq km in 2021, reflecting the state's dedicated efforts to protect and restore its vital marine ecosystem, the statement added. The state ranks second behind West Bengal in area under mangroves. You Can Also Check: Ahmedabad AQI | Weather in Ahmedabad | Bank Holidays in Ahmedabad | Public Holidays in Ahmedabad Quoting the 2023 Forest Survey of India (FSI) report, the govt said that Gujarat's mangrove area saw a notable increase of 241.29 sq km. Mangrove trees play a role in preventing coastal erosion, promoting biodiversity, and providing protection against natural disasters. Gujarat's mangrove cover is distributed across four major regions of the state. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Why Walgreens Hides This Cheap 87¢ Generic Cialis Health Alliance by Friday Plans Learn More Undo Kutch district leads with 799 sq km of mangrove cover, comprising the majority of the state's mangrove area. The Gulf of Kutch, including Marine National Park and Sanctuary, covers 236 sq km of mangrove cover, encompassing areas like Jamnagar, Rajkot (Morbi), Porbandar, and Devbhumi Dwarka. The central and southern Gujarat region, including the Gulf of Khambhat and Dumas-Ubhraat areas, covers 134 sq km of mangrove cover, including districts like Bhavnagar, Ahmedabad, Anand, Bharuch, Surat, Navsari, and Valsad. Additionally, the Saurashtra region, covering districts like Amreli, Junagadh, and Gir-Somnath, has a mangrove cover of 6 sq km.
NDTV
13 hours ago
- NDTV
Over 80% of Rural Indian Families Now Have Access to Piped Drinking Water
New Delhi: Marking a significant achievement in rural water infrastructure, the Centre's flagship initiative, Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) - Har Ghar Jal, has reached a key milestone. As per data provided by States and Union Territories up to July 22, 2025, over 80.94% of rural households in India now have access to piped drinking water. According to V Somanna, Minister of State for Jal Shakti in Parliament, when the mission was launched in August 2019, only 3.23 crore - or 16.7% - households had tap water connections. Since then, an additional 12.44 crore households have been connected, bringing the total to 15.67 crore rural households out of 19.36 crore nationwide. Originally planned for the 2019-2024 period, the Jal Jeevan Mission - which is implemented in partnership with states and UTs - has been extended until 2028, following an announcement in the 2025-26 Union Budget. The mission has also received increased funding, and a new goal has been established to achieve 100% household tap water coverage within three years. Some States Get Full Marks So far, 11 States and UTs have achieved 100% tap water coverage for rural households: Goa, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Dadra & Nagar Haveli & Daman and Diu, Haryana, Telangana, Puducherry, Gujarat, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Mizoram and Arunachal Pradesh Other states that have shown commendable progress include Uttarakhand, with 97.6% coverage, Ladakh, with 96.88% and Bihar with 95.7%. Seven states now have over 90% of their rural households connected to tap water. Certain states are still experiencing delayed progress. As of July 21, 2025, only 54.66% of rural households in Kerala had access to tap water connections. States like Rajasthan, West Bengal and Jharkhand are also progressing slowly in terms of rural tap water coverage under the initiative. But states like Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh made significant progress under the scheme. At the inception of the Mission, only 13.53 lakh rural households in Madhya Pradesh had tap water connections. By July 21, 2025, 78.56 lakh households had water connections. Similarly, Uttar Pradesh had 5.16 lakh rural households in 2019 which had risen to 2.4 crore by July 23 this year. According to the Jal Shakti Ministry, Rs 3,881.88 crore from central government allocations is available under JJM. The highest allocations - Rs 970 crore and Rs 688 crore - are for Maharashtra and Karnataka. These funds will continue to support infrastructure development, pipeline expansion, and water quality monitoring in rural areas of India.
