Swachh Survekshan is an annual survey of cleanliness, hygiene and sanitation in cities and towns across India. It was launched as part of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, which aims to make India clean and free of open defecation.
Key Objectives
- To foster a spirit of healthy competition among cities to improve their service delivery to citizens
- To ensure sustainability of initiatives taken towards garbage free and open defecation free cities
- To create awareness amongst all sections of society about the importance of working together towards making towns and cities more habitable and sustainable
- To create a sense of responsibility among citizens towards their surroundings
- To institutionalize existing systems through online processes and create transparency in operations
Assessment Methodology
Service Level Progress
- Door-to-Door Collection
- Segregation at Source
- Processing Capacity vs Waste Generated
- Waste Processing & Disposal
- IEC Behavior Change
Direct Observation
- Cleanliness of Residential & Commercial Areas
- Public & Community Toilets
- Garbage Vulnerable Points
- Community/Public Toilets
- Surface Water Bodies
Citizen Feedback
- Cleanliness Level
- Maintenance of Community/Public Toilets
- Garbage Collection
- Sweeping
- Waste Processing
Impact and Benefits
Improved cleanliness standards across cities
Enhanced citizen participation in cleanliness initiatives
Better waste management practices
Increased awareness about sanitation and hygiene
Get Involved
Citizens can participate in Swachh Survekshan by providing feedback about their city's cleanliness, using the Swachhata App, or participating in cleanliness drives. Your involvement helps make our cities cleaner and more sustainable.