Topic: Performance of the schemes
Q3. “Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed India’s sanitation landscape, but the journey remains incomplete”. Discuss its successes and areas for improvement. (10 M)
Difficulty Level: Easy
Reference: TH
Why the question
Swachh Bharat Mission completed 10 years.
Key Demand of the question
The question asks for a critical assessment of the successes of the Swachh Bharat Mission and the remaining challenges that need to be addressed for long-term impact.
Structure of the Answer:
Introduction
Briefly introduce the Swachh Bharat Mission and its goals, highlighting the importance of sanitation and hygiene in national development.
Body
- Discuss key achievements such as Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, infrastructure development, public health improvements, and enhanced awareness.
- Analyze the challenges like maintaining ODF status, waste management issues, gaps in urban sanitation, and the need for better behavioral changes.
Conclusion
Write about the progress made and suggest a way forward for addressing the remaining challenges to ensure sustainable sanitation improvements.
