The recent field inspection,Swachh Survekshan-2017 of 17,500 locations confirm that the Swacch Bharat buzz is making a difference on ground.
The largest ever sample survey of over 18 lakh citizens has revealed that sanitation in cities and towns of the country has substantially improved during the last one year.
Results of the survey have confirmed that the efforts being made under Swachh Bharat mission have made a positive impact on the cleanliness situation in urban areas.
Besides, 421 assessors of quality council of India have physically inspected 17,500 locations in 434 cities and towns. 2,680 residential locations, 2,680 commercial locations and 2,582 commercial and public toilets were inspected in these cities and towns for on the spot third party assessment of ground level assessment of sanitation.
Minister of Urban Development M.Venkaiah Naidu tweeted saying : “Survey results are very encouraging. Revealed major improvement in cleanliness in last one year. Swachh Bharat buzz is reflecting on ground. Swachh Rankings of 434 cities and towns will be announced on Thursday this week. More than rankings, citizen’s perception and field reports are more exciting.”
A total of over 37 lakh citizens responded with their feedback under the two month long survey. After a careful verification of the responses and deletion of multiple responses, Quality Council of India that conducted the survey have taken in to consideration over 18 lakh responses.