SBM Situational Analysis and Impact Assessment underway

Morung Express News Kohima | June 23   The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Government of India, the nodal Ministry for Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is conducting a National Level study on situational analysis and impact assessment of Swachh Bharat Mission. Interacting with the press on June 23 at Aurora restaurant Kohima, Ajay Kumar Singh, Sr. Manager, Field Operations, CMS mentioned that the survey has covered villages such as Khonoma, Jotsoma, Chiephobozou, Tuophema, Botsa where the survey has been completed in 300 households. The main objective behind the assessment is to ensure that the schemes of the SBM reach the people. The next survey will be followed up in Mokokchung. The survey which is in its first phase is to be completed by June 30.  

The study will cover 600 urban households and 600 rural households in all the states and union territories in India.   To conduct the survey, the Ministry has assigned the Centre for Media Studies (CMS) to interact with stakeholders such as government officials, teachers, concerned house owners, media persons, and representative of local bodies. The survey is expected to facilitate the monitoring the policy level decisions towards the implementation and improvement of the Swachh Bharat Mission.