Q. With reference to Swachh Survekshan Awards, consider the following statements:
1.Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India.
2.Community involvement and behavioral change in waste management are one of the few focus areas for the evaluation of cities under the Swachh Survekshan.
3.Swachh Survekshan is conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) with Quality Council of India (QCI) as its implementation partner.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Explanation –
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey conducted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to evaluate the cleanliness and sanitation levels in cities and towns across India.
The Quality Council of India (QCI) is the implementation partner for Swachh Survekshan, responsible for conducting the survey and assessing the participating cities based on various parameters.
Statement 2 is incorrect. Community involvement and behavioral change in waste management are not specific focus areas for evaluation under the Swachh Survekshan Awards. Door-to-door waste collection and processing, public toilet access and cleanliness, street sweeping and cleaning of public spaces are some of the focus areas for evaluation under the Swachh Survekshan Awards.
Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023: In the state rankings, Maharashtra came first, followed by Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh. Indore has been adjudged the cleanest city for the seventh time in a row.
Source: Forum IAS
