Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation launches Swachh Seva Aankalan for Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)

The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, under the Ministry of Jal Shakti, has launched 'Swachh Seva Aankalan' (SSA), an annual Gram Panchayat-level digital self-assessment framework for Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) 2.0. Launched by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti on 15th September 2026, the framework aims to assess and monitor rural sanitation service delivery, ODF sustainability, visual cleanliness, and Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM). The multi-tier evaluation involves Gram Panchayats, Gram Sabhas, Village Water & Sanitation Committees, and district/state officials. Findings are validated by Gram Sabhas to strengthen community participation, transparency, accountability, and grassroot-level corrective planning.