Rural India's Sanitation Strides: A Glimpse Into Waste Management Progress
The Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023-24 survey reveals significant sanitation progress in rural India, with high access to toilets, organic waste disposal, and greywater systems. However, waste segregation lags behind. The report indicates operational efficiencies in faecal sludge and plastic waste management, with over 60% of units functional.
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According to a government survey, rural India has made notable strides in sanitation efforts. Minister of State for Jal Shakti V Somanna stated that 95.1% of rural households now have access to toilets, while 92.7% have arrangements for organic waste disposal, and 78.7% have adopted greywater disposal systems.
The Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023-24, covering 17,304 villages across 729 districts, also pointed out a low rate of waste segregation, with only 39.9% of households practicing it. Additionally, the survey found 45% of villages have vehicles for solid waste collection, and 29.4% have storage sheds for waste segregation.
In terms of plastic waste management, 62.1% of villages reported having necessary linkages. The survey found a high operational rate for faecal sludge treatment plants and plastic waste units, with over 60% functional. Despite challenges, the survey highlights substantial rural advancement in sanitation.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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