Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025: Rural Sanitation Survey Launched
Why in the news
The Jal Shakti Minister launched the 2025 round of the rural cleanliness survey in Delhi.
Key facts
- Independent agency verifies data in the field.
- Geo-fencing confirms entries by location; mobile apps give real-time monitoring.
- Swachhata Green Leaf Rating tracks service quality; Swachhata Chronicles Vol. III collects State best practices.
Four components
| Component | Check |
|---|---|
| Service-Level Progress | District self-assessment and validation of ODF Plus Model villages |
| Sanitation status | Households, schools, CSCs, Panchayat Bhavans |
| Infrastructure | Plastic waste units, faecal sludge plants, GOBARdhan units |
| Citizen feedback | Apps and face-to-face surveys |
Exam angle
Nodal department: DDWS.