Sanitation improves in cities in last one year : Survey report

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New Delhi : The largest ever Sample Survey of over 18 lakh citizens has revealed that sanitation in cities and towns across the country has  substantially improved during the last one year. Results of the ‘Swachh Survekshan-2017’ have confirmed that the efforts being made under Swachh Bharat Mission have made a positive impact on cleanliness situation in urban areas.

In the Survey commissioned by the Ministry of Urban Development during January – February, 2017, over 18 lakh citizens responded to a set of six questions giving their perception of sanitation situation in cities and towns. Besides, 421 assessors of Quality Council of India have physically inspected 17,500 locations in 434 cities and towns. Also, 2,680 residential locations, 2,680 commercial locations and 2,582 commercial and public toilets were inspected in these cities and towns for on the spot third party assessment of ground level assessment of sanitation, according to a PIB release.

Minister of Urban Development MVenkaiah Naidu, who discussed the findings of the survey with the ministry officials and the surveyors in detail, tweeted on May 2, 2017, “Survey results are very encouraging. Revealed major improvement in cleanliness in last one year. Swachh Bharat buzz is reflecting on ground. Swachh Rankings of 434 cities and towns will be announced on May 4, 2017. More than rankings, citizens’ perception and field reports are more exciting.”

Over 37 lakh citizens responded with their feedback under the two month long survey. After  a careful verification of the responses and deletion of multiple responses, Quality Council of India that conducted the survey, has taken into consideration over 18 lakh responses.