{"id":74340,"date":"2020-12-25T10:50:49","date_gmt":"2020-12-25T05:20:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.forumias.com\/?p=74340"},"modified":"2020-12-26T12:57:51","modified_gmt":"2020-12-26T07:27:51","slug":"swachhata-abhiyan-mobile-application","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/swachhata-abhiyan-mobile-application\/","title":{"rendered":"\u201cSwachhata Abhiyan\u201d &#8211; Mobile Application"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/pib.gov.in\/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1683291\">PIB<\/a><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">News:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a Mobile Application \u201cSwachhata\u00a0Abhiyan\u201d.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Facts:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"19\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Swachhata\u00a0Abhiyan<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">: It is a mobile application develope<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">d to identify and geotag the data of insanitary latrines and manual scavengers so that the insanitary latrines can be replaced with sanitary latrines and rehabilitate all the manual scavengers to provide dignity of life to them.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"19\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Significance:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">This would he<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">lp in rehabilitating all manual scavengers and replace insanitary latrines with sanitary ones.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Additional Facts:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"11\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Manual scavenging:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It is the practice of manually cleaning, carrying, disposing of or handling human excreta.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"17\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">According to the 2011 Census, there are more than 26 Lakh insanitary latrines in the country and the existence of insanitary latrines is the main reason for manual scavenging.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Indian Government efforts to end Manual Scavenging:<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cf\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"1\"><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Prohibition of Employment a<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">s Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act 2013:\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The key features of the act are:<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It bans manual scavenging and also discharges employees who are e<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">ngaged in this practice on a contractual or regular basis.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It widened the definition of manual scavengers by including it in all forms of manual removal of human excreta like an open drain, pit latrine, septic tanks, manholes, and removal of excreta on the<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0railway tracks.\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It lays key focus on rehabilitating the manual scavengers by providing them with ready-built houses, financial assistance &amp; loans for taking up alternate occupation on a sustainable basis, organizing training programs for the scavengers s<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">o that they can opt for some other profession at a stipend of Rs. 3000 and offering scholarships to their children under the relevant scheme of the government.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The Act makes the offense of manual scavenging cognizable and non-bailable.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It calls for a surve<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">y of manual scavenging in urban &amp; rural areas and the conversion of insanitary latrines into sanitary latrines.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It makes it obligatory for employers to provide protective tools to the workers.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Self-Employment Scheme for Rehabilitation of Manual Scavengers\u00a0<\/span><\/b><b><span data-contrast=\"auto\">(SRMS):\u00a0<\/span><\/b><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">It aims to rehabilitate manual scavengers and their dependents in alternative occupations, in a time bound manner.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25cb\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"2\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Under this, manual scavengers are provided rehabilitation benefits which include\u00a0<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25a0\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"1\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">One Time cash assistance of Rs.40000\/-.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25a0\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"2\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Loans\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">up<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Rs. 15.00 lacs at concessional rate of interest.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25a0\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"3\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Credit linked back end capital subsidy\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">up<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0Rs. 3,25,000\/-.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li data-leveltext=\"\u25a0\" data-font=\"\" data-listid=\"9\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-aria-posinset=\"4\" data-aria-level=\"3\"><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Skill Development Training\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">up<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">to<\/span><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u00a0two years with a stipend of Rs.3000\/- per month.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559740&quot;:276}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Source: PIB News:\u00a0Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment has launched a Mobile Application \u201cSwachhata\u00a0Abhiyan\u201d.\u00a0 Facts:\u00a0 Swachhata\u00a0Abhiyan: It is a mobile application developed to identify and geotag the data of insanitary latrines and manual scavengers so that the insanitary latrines can be replaced with sanitary latrines and rehabilitate all the manual scavengers to provide dignity&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/forumias.com\/blog\/swachhata-abhiyan-mobile-application\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">\u201cSwachhata Abhiyan\u201d &#8211; Mobile 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