Srinagar, Jun 16: The Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Jammu & Kashmir, Monday organised a workshop on Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2025 (SSG-2025) at the meeting hall of Directorate of Rural Development, Kashmir.
According to a statement, the workshop witnessed active participation from Assistant Commissioners Development (ACDs), Assistant Commissioners Panchayat (ACPs), Block Development Officers (BDOs), and other Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) officials from across all districts of the Kashmir division.
The workshop aimed to sensitize field functionaries on the framework, methodology, and key deliverables of the upcoming SSG 2025 survey. The survey marks a crucial step toward strengthening J&K’s preparedness and accelerating efforts under the SBM-G.
The Director General of Rural Sanitation, J&K, Ms. Anoo Malhotra (JKAS), underscored the significance of community participation, visible cleanliness, and strong data validation for achieving result oriented rankings in the national survey.
The event featured interactive sessions and technical presentations on survey parameters, IEC (Information, Education & Communication) strategies, and protocols for evidence uploading.
Launched by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025, is a nationwide rural sanitation survey aimed at evaluating the impact of SBM-G, promoting hygiene, and sustaining the achievements of Open Defecation Free (ODF) status.
In Jammu & Kashmir, the survey will be conducted in a phased manner by the Academy of Management Studies (AMS), covering all districts of the Union Territory.
The SSG 2025 is a comprehensive survey that evaluates, ODF sustainability, Solid and liquid waste management, Citizen feedback on cleanliness and sanitation infrastructure.
Importantly, SSG 2025 will generate a national ranking of states and districts based on these sanitation parameters, encouraging healthy competition and fostering innovation in rural sanitation practices.
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025 is a vital step in India’s journey towards a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable rural environment, ensuring consistent monitoring, identification of gaps, and implementation of best practices across the country.
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