Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025 Launched by Jal Shakti Ministry

Publish Date: June 4, 2025

Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, officially launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025, a nationwide rural sanitation survey under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti. The launch event took place in New Delhi in the presence of Minister of State Shri V. Somanna, senior officials from DDWS, and state-level sanitation mission directors.

Key Objectives

Provide a national ranking of States, UTs, and Districts on rural sanitation indicators
Sustain and assess ODF Plus Model villages under SBM-G Phase II
Encourage data-driven governance through structured monitoring
Foster Jan Bhagidari and community-led sanitation practices
Strategic Features of SSG 2025

Anchored in SBM-G Phase II: Focused on strengthening rural sanitation outcomes
Independent Agency Survey: Structured evaluation through trained personnel and verified data
Four Evaluation Components:
Service-Level Progress (SLP): Based on district self-assessment and desktop verification
Direct Observation: Field-based survey of villages, households, schools, and public spaces
Functionality Check: Assessment of PWMUs, FSM units, GOBARdhan Plants
Citizen Feedback: Real-time input through a dedicated mobile app and in-person surveys