{"id":46135,"date":"2024-09-11T11:37:11","date_gmt":"2024-09-11T11:37:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=46135"},"modified":"2024-09-11T11:37:13","modified_gmt":"2024-09-11T11:37:13","slug":"swachh-bharat-mission-progress-on-safety-and-dignity-health-and-economy-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-11th-sep-2024-edukemy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-mission-progress-on-safety-and-dignity-health-and-economy-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-11th-sep-2024-edukemy\/","title":{"rendered":"Swachh Bharat Mission progress on safety and dignity, health and economy &#8211; UPSC Daily Editorial Analysis &#8211; 11th Sep 2024 &#8211; Edukemy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Ten years of a national developmental program such as the SBM is a good time to take stock of its progress and achievements.\u00a0The four key lessons of the Swachh Bharat Mission became known as the four Ps \u2014 political leadership, public financing, partnerships, and people\u2019s participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-current-affairs?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Current+Affairs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/19-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>Tags: GS &#8211; 2, Governance\u2013 Health\u2013 Government Policies &amp; Interventions<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"330\" height=\"229\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-179.png\" alt=\"Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)\" class=\"wp-image-46147 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 330px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 330\/229;\" \/><figcaption><strong>Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)<\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d51f99744f9\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" 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Effectiveness:&nbsp;\">Ways to Improve SBM Effectiveness:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-mission-progress-on-safety-and-dignity-health-and-economy-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-11th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion:&nbsp;\">Conclusion:&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-mission-progress-on-safety-and-dignity-health-and-economy-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-11th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ\" title=\"UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)\u00a0\">UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" 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get free counseling\/support on UPSC preparation from expert mentors please call 9773890604<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-mission-progress-on-safety-and-dignity-health-and-economy-upsc-daily-editorial-analysis-11th-sep-2024-edukemy\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_Here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here\">Visit our YouTube Channel \u2013 Here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Swachh_Bharat_Mission_SBM\"><\/span><strong>What is Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)?<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>About:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The <strong>Swachh Bharat Mission<\/strong> is a large-scale initiative aimed at achieving a <strong>Clean India<\/strong> by 2019.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>Emphasizing the principles advocated by <strong>Mahatma Gandhi<\/strong>, the mission highlights that cleanliness leads to a healthy and prosperous life.\u00a0<\/li><li>Launched on <strong>October 2, 2014<\/strong>, the mission encompasses both rural and urban areas.\u00a0<\/li><li>The <strong>urban component<\/strong> is managed by the <strong>Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs<\/strong>, while the <strong>rural component<\/strong> is overseen by the <strong>Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Swachh Bharat Mission for Urban Areas:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Phase 1:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Objectives include covering <strong>1.04 crore households<\/strong>, providing <strong>2.5 lakh community toilets<\/strong>, <strong>2.6 lakh public toilets<\/strong>, and establishing a <strong>solid waste management facility<\/strong> in each town.\u00a0<\/li><li>Public toilets will be set up in locations like <strong>tourist spots<\/strong>, <strong>markets<\/strong>, <strong>bus stations<\/strong>, and <strong>railway stations<\/strong>. The program spans <strong>4,401 towns<\/strong> over five years.\u00a0<\/li><li>Financial assistance for community toilets includes up to <strong>40% Central Government funding<\/strong> as <strong>Viability Gap Funding (VGF)<\/strong> or grant, with states\/UTs contributing an additional <strong>13.33%<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>North-Eastern and special category states will contribute <strong>4%<\/strong>, with the remainder arranged by urban local bodies. The approximate cost per community toilet is <strong>Rs 65,000<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Phase 2:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>SBM-U 2.0<\/strong> aims to make all cities <strong>&#8216;Garbage Free&#8217;<\/strong> and ensure management of <strong>grey and black water<\/strong> in cities not covered under <strong>AMRUT<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>It seeks to make all urban local bodies <strong>ODF+<\/strong> and those with populations under <strong>1 lakh<\/strong> as <strong>ODF++<\/strong>, ensuring safe sanitation.\u00a0<\/li><li>Focus areas include <strong>source segregation<\/strong> of solid waste, implementing the <strong>3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle)<\/strong> principles, <strong>scientific processing<\/strong> of municipal solid waste, and remediation of <strong>legacy dumpsites<\/strong>. The outlay for SBM-U 2.0 is approximately <strong>Rs 1.41 lakh crore<\/strong> for 2021-22 to 2025-26.\u00a0<\/li><li>This phase continues from the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) and includes components like:\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Sustainable sanitation<\/strong> (toilet construction)\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Wastewater treatment<\/strong>, including <strong>fecal sludge management<\/strong> in urban local bodies with less than 1 lakh population\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Solid Waste Management<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Information, Education, and Communication<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Capacity building<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Swachh Bharat Mission for Rural Areas:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Phase 1:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>The <strong>Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan<\/strong> was restructured into the <strong>Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)<\/strong>, launched on <strong>October 2, 2014<\/strong>, with the goal of ensuring cleanliness and making rural India <strong>Open Defecation Free (ODF)<\/strong> within five years.\u00a0<\/li><li>Incentives under the mission for <strong>Individual Household Latrines (IHHL)<\/strong> were available for <strong>Below Poverty Line (BPL)<\/strong> households, with restrictions for Above Poverty Line (APL) households, particularly targeting <strong>SCs\/STs<\/strong>, <strong>small and marginal farmers<\/strong>, <strong>landless laborers<\/strong>, <strong>physically handicapped<\/strong>, and <strong>women-headed households<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><li>The incentive amount for BPL\/APL households was up to <strong>Rs 12,000<\/strong> for constructing one IHHL unit, covering water availability for hand-washing and toilet cleaning.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Central share was <strong>Rs 9,000<\/strong> (75%) and the State share <strong>Rs 3,000<\/strong> (25%).\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>For North-Eastern and special category states, the Central share was <strong>Rs 10,800<\/strong> and the State share <strong>Rs 1,200<\/strong> (90%:10%). Beneficiaries were encouraged to contribute additionally to promote ownership.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Phase 2:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Following the achievement of an <strong>ODF India<\/strong> from 2014 to 2019, Phase-II focuses on sustaining ODF status and enhancing <strong>Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM)<\/strong> in rural areas.\u00a0<\/li><li>Launched in <strong>February 2020<\/strong> with an outlay of <strong>Rs 1,40,881 crores<\/strong>, this phase emphasizes the <strong>sustainability of ODF status<\/strong> and integrating various funding sources and schemes from Central and State Governments. Implementation is planned from <strong>2020-21 to 2024-25<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Health_Economic_and_Social_Impact_of_Swachh_Bharat_Mission\"><\/span><strong>Health, Economic, and Social Impact of Swachh Bharat Mission:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Health Impact: <\/strong>It significantly reduced infant and child mortality rates, saving <strong>60,000 to 70,000<\/strong> lives annually, primarily by decreasing <strong>waterborne diseases<\/strong> like <strong>diarrhoea, cholera<\/strong>, and <strong>typhoid<\/strong> through contaminated water and soil.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Economic Impact: <\/strong>Achieving <strong>ODF<\/strong> status can save each household about <strong>Rs 50,000<\/strong> annually, according to <strong>UNICEF<\/strong>. Savings stem from lower medical expenses, increased productivity, and time savings due to reduced health issues.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Social Impact:\u00a0 <\/strong>SBM has improved <strong>dignity and safety<\/strong> for women by providing <strong>private toilets<\/strong>, reducing their exposure to <strong>harassment<\/strong> and <strong>sexual violence<\/strong> and enhancing their overall quality of life.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_Components_of_SBM\"><\/span><strong>Different Components of SBM:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Swachh Vidyalaya Abhiyan:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Launched by the <strong>Ministry of Education<\/strong>, the <strong>Swachh Vidyalaya Programme<\/strong> aims to provide separate toilets for boys and girls in all government schools within one year.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>As of 2018, approximately <strong>4.5 lakh<\/strong> toilets were constructed under this initiative. Financial support is provided to States\/Union Territories through <strong>Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan (SSA)<\/strong> and <strong>Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan (RMSA)<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Rashtriya Swachhata Kosh:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li><strong>Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK)<\/strong> channels philanthropic and <strong>Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)<\/strong> funds to improve cleanliness in rural and urban areas, including schools.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>The Kosh aims to supplement and complement departmental resources, with efforts being made to provide tax rebates to incentivize contributions.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>GOBAR-DHAN:<\/strong>\u00a0<ul><li>Launched in 2018 by the <strong>Ministry of Jal Shakti<\/strong>, the <strong>Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Scheme (GOBAR-DHAN)<\/strong> aims to increase farmers&#8217; income by converting biodegradable waste into <strong>compressed biogas (CBG)<\/strong>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li>By 2021, the scheme had facilitated the construction of over <strong>500 biogas plants<\/strong> in rural areas.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Issues_in_SBM_Implementation\"><\/span><strong>Issues in SBM Implementation:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>No Universal Access to Toilets: <\/strong>A 2023 <strong>Comptroller and Auditor General<\/strong> report found that in <strong>urban slums<\/strong>, approximately <strong>30%<\/strong> of residents lacked access to adequate sanitation facilities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Technology Not Acting: <\/strong>SBM\u2019s reliance on large technologies for waste management, such as only 15% of the planned waste-to-energy plants, has not met expectations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Making Sanitation a Profit Entity: <\/strong>City governments have invested in expensive machinery and outsourcing sanitation services, with road sweeping machines costing around <strong>Rs 1 crore<\/strong> each.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Lack of Water Supply: <\/strong>In rural areas, only <strong>42.5%<\/strong> of households have access to water for toilet use, affecting the effectiveness of toilet facilities.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Open Defecation as a Habit Among Children: <\/strong>Although open defecation decreased by <strong>12%<\/strong> from 2015 to 2023, nearly <strong>50%<\/strong> of rural populations still defecate in the open.\u00a0\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ways_to_Improve_SBM_Effectiveness\"><\/span><strong>Ways to Improve SBM Effectiveness:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Promoting Adequate Behavioral Change: <\/strong>Focus on behavior change towards toilet use, learning from past programs like the <strong>Central Rural Sanitation Programme<\/strong> (1986), which failed due to inadequate emphasis on behavioral change.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Following the Holistic Path: <\/strong>Strengthen political support, use e-banking for subsidies, and improve monitoring through technological platforms to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) status by October 2, 2019.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Improving Sewer Infrastructure in Village Areas: <\/strong>Address the lack of sewage systems in rural areas before constructing toilets. Integrate village segments into the <strong>AMRUT<\/strong> program to enhance sanitation infrastructure.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Robust Waste Management Systems: <\/strong>Scale up waste processing, focusing on waste segregation, collection, and processing. Aim for <strong>100%<\/strong> solid waste management to address pollution and landfill overflow issues.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Addressing the Tax Burden: <\/strong>Rationalize GST rates on recycling<strong>( 12%)<\/strong> and composting<strong>(5%)<\/strong>to support the growth of the recycling sector and the production of city compost.\u00a0<\/li><li><strong>Adoption and Integration of Technologies: <\/strong>Implement robust e-Governance solutions, including mobile apps and dashboards developed by the <strong>National Informatics Centre (NIC)<\/strong>, to track SBM progress and improve transparency.\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>SBM has significantly increased toilet access and advanced sanitation in India. However, addressing environmental safety, fecal-oral disease transmission, and implementation challenges is crucial for achieving universal sanitation and meeting Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"UPSC_Civil_Services_Examination_Previous_Year_Question_PYQ\"><\/span><strong>UPSC Civil Services Examination, Previous Year Question (PYQ)<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prelims\"><\/span><strong>Prelims:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q.:1 As per the Solid Waste Management Rules, 2016 in India, which one of the following statements is correct? (2019)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(a) Waste generator has to segregate waste into five categories.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(b) The Rules are applicable to notified urban local bodies, notified towns and all industrial townships only<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(c) The Rules provide for exact and elaborate criteria for the identification of sites for landfills and waste processing facilities.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(d) It is mandatory on the part of the waste generator that the waste generated in one district cannot be moved to another district.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Ans: (c)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mains\"><\/span><strong>Mains:<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:1 What are the impediments in disposing of the huge quantities of discarded solid waste which are continuously being generated? How do we safely remove the toxic wastes that have been accumulating in our habitable environment? (2021)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:2 \u201cTo ensure effective implementation of policies addressing the water, sanitation and hygiene needs the identification of the beneficiary segments is to be synchronized with anticipated outcomes.\u201d Examine the statement in the context of the WASH scheme. (2017)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q:3 How could social influence and persuasion contribute to the success of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan? 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