Questions and Answers
Which of the following is NOT a key feature of Swachh Bharat Mission-U 2.0?
What is the primary objective of clustering ULBs and rural areas under Swachh Bharat Mission-U 2.0?
Which of the following is NOT a type of toilet included in the aspirational toilets category under SBM-U 2.0?
Which of the following is NOT a location where additional Public Toilets (PTs) are being constructed under SBM-U 2.0?
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What is the role of 3rd party agencies in the implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission-U 2.0?
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Which of the following is NOT a component of the well-being initiatives for sanitation and informal waste workers under SBM-U 2.0?
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What is the primary focus of SBM-U 2.0 with respect to legacy dumpsites?
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What is the central government's financial contribution to Swachh Bharat Mission-U 2.0?
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Which of the following is a key principle guiding the implementation of SBM-U 2.0?
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What is the significance of the annual ODF and GFC certifications under SBM-U 2.0?
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Study Notes
Swachh Bharat Mission-U 2.0 Overview
- Launched in 2021, with a focus on North Eastern and Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
- Centrally sponsored scheme aimed at making cities 'Garbage Free'.
- Financial outlay of ₹1,41,600 crores, including ₹36,465 crores from the central government.
- Tenure from 2021-22 to 2025-26, covering all statutory towns in India.
Objectives
- Achieve sustainable solid waste management and reduce single-use plastic usage.
- Ensure sustainable sanitation and proper treatment of used water.
- Raise awareness through citizen outreach campaigns to instill Swachh behavior.
- Develop institutional capacities for effective implementation of interventions.
Key Components
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Sustainable Solid Waste Management:
- Target of 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste.
- Includes source segregation, door-to-door collection, and waste processing.
- Establishment of processing facilities for construction and demolition waste.
- Remediation of legacy dumpsites and conversion to green zones.
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Sustainable Sanitation:
- Maintain Open Defecation Free status in statutory towns.
- Construction of individual latrines, community, and public toilet seats.
- New component for used water management to prevent untreated discharge into the environment.
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Information, Education, and Communication (IEC):
- Focus on citizen awareness and behavior change communication.
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Capacity Building:
- Development of institutional skills for effective program execution.
Key Features
- Expansion to include populations migrating from rural to urban settings, with a target of over 3.5 lakh toilets.
- Construction of Material Recovery Facilities and waste processing units aimed at reducing plastic waste.
- Infrastructure projects designed for urban-rural convergence, enhancing resource efficiency.
Additional Features
- Emphasis on new projects and aspirational toilets, especially at tourist hotspots.
- Support for sanitation workers through safety equipment and welfare scheme connections.
- Utilization of reduce, reuse, recycle principles (3Rs).
- Annual certifications for cities achieving Open Defecation Free and Garbage Free status through third-party evaluation.
Mission Outcome
- Focuses on comprehensive management strategies for sanitation and waste, aiming for significant improvements in public health and environmental sustainability.
Incorrect Statement Identification (Homework Question)
- Review provided options to identify the incorrect statement concerning SBM(U) 2.0 based on the mission's features and financial contributions.
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Description
A centrally sponsored scheme launched in 2021 to make cities garbage-free with a focus on North Eastern and Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It aims to achieve sustainable solid waste management and reduce single-use plastic usage.
