Context:
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, officially launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025, a nationwide rural sanitation survey under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti. The launch event took place in New Delhi in the presence of Minister of State Shri V. Somanna, senior officials from DDWS, and state-level sanitation mission directors.
Key Objectives
- Provide a national ranking of States, UTs, and Districts on rural sanitation indicators
- Sustain and assess ODF Plus Model villages under SBM-G Phase II
- Encourage data-driven governance through structured monitoring
- Foster Jan Bhagidari and community-led sanitation practices
Strategic Features of SSG 2025
- Anchored in SBM-G Phase II: Focused on strengthening rural sanitation outcomes
- Independent Agency Survey: Structured evaluation through trained personnel and verified data
- Four Evaluation Components:
- Service-Level Progress (SLP): Based on district self-assessment and desktop verification
- Direct Observation: Field-based survey of villages, households, schools, and public spaces
- Functionality Check: Assessment of PWMUs, FSM units, GOBARdhan Plants
- Citizen Feedback: Real-time input through a dedicated mobile app and in-person surveys
