Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025 launched to cover 21,000 villages
Jal Shakti Minister C R Patil launched Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025, a rural sanitation survey covering 21,000 villages in 761 districts of 34 States and UTs, in New Delhi on 29 May 2025.
Summary
Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025, a nationwide rural sanitation survey by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, was launched by Union Minister C R Patil in Delhi on 29 May 2025, in the presence of MoS V. Somanna. The survey will cover 21,000 villages across 761 districts in 34 States and UTs, assess sustained ODF Plus outcomes and rank rural areas on sanitation progress.
Key facts
- Launched
- 29 May 2025, Delhi, by Minister C R Patil
- Conducted by
- DDWS, Ministry of Jal Shakti
- Coverage
- 21,000 villages, 761 districts, 34 States/UTs
- Focus
- Sustained ODF Plus outcomes; ranking on sanitation
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many villages will be covered under Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 21,000
The Jal Shakti Ministry said SSG 2025 will cover 21,000 villages across 761 districts.
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025 is conducted by which department?
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Correct answer: C — Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation
SSG 2025 is a survey by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti.