Swachh Survekshan Gramin (SSG) 2025 - A Nationwide Survey for Rural Sanitation

Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2025 has been launched by the Indian government as India’s rural sanitation mission. Under the Swachh Survekshan Gramin, a survey will be conducted to assess, rank, and encourage sustainable sanitation practices in 21,000 villages across 761 districts in 34 States and Union Territories.

For reference, the last Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2022 survey covered 33 States and Union Territories, including 709 districts and 17,559 villages across India. More than 1,000 assessors worked on the ground, conducting over 1,75,521 household observations and collecting 1,78,736 face-to-face citizen feedbacks. There were also 87,560 interactions with key informants in the villages. The survey observed sanitation facilities in 14,408 Panchayat Bhawans, 16,797 government schools, 16,654 Anganwadi centres, 8,042 health facilities, 5,778 haats or bazaars, and 14,977 religious places. Additionally, more than 9,216 other public places and 24,610 village-level waste management assets were assessed. IEC (Information, Education, and Communication) locations assessed for ODF Plus and SSG 2022 totaled 17,548. Remarkably, over 5.13 crore citizen feedbacks were received through mobile apps and web platforms, highlighting the scale and community involvement of the survey.

Table of Contents

What is Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2025?

Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025 (SSG 2025) is a large-scale rural sanitation survey organized by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti. The survey will evaluate the cleanliness, hygiene, and sanitation status of villages across India. This assessment aims to sustain the progress made under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) and reinforce the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus Model.

Also Read: FPS List – State-Wise Ration Shops List

Key Highlights of Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2025

Feature	Details
Launch Date	29 May 2025
Launched By	Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil
Coverage	21,000 Villages
Districts Covered	761
States/UTs Involved	34
Survey Agency	Independent, as engaged by DDWS
Focus Areas	Sanitation, ODF Plus outcomes, Public Feedback
Technology	Mobile App for Citizen Feedback, Geo-fencing for Data Integrity
Official Website	https://www.jalshakti-ddws.gov.in, https://jalshakti.gov.in

Objectives of Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025

Assess and Rank: To provide a national ranking of States, Union Territories, and Districts based on sanitation parameters.
Reinforce ODF Plus: To measure sustained progress towards Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus villages under SBM-G Phase II.
Promote Community Participation: To encourage people-led sanitation efforts and gather public feedback.
Identify Best Practices: To showcase and replicate successful sanitation initiatives across the country.
Continuous Improvement: To remind everyone that Swachhata (cleanliness) is an ongoing journey, not a one-time goal.

How Will the Survey Be Conducted?

Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2025 will be conducted using a structured assessment framework aligned with SBM-G Phase II guidelines. An independent agency will perform field surveys in 21,000 sampled villages. The assessment will cover households, public places, schools, and sanitation infrastructure like Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMU), Faecal Sludge Management (FSM) plants, and GOBARdhan plants.

States and UTs are required to ensure accurate IMIS reporting and mobilize grassroots networks like District Training Management Units and Swachhagrahis for effective implementation.

Main Components of SSG 2025 Assessment

Service-Level Progress (SLP): Based on district self-assessment reports and verified ODF Plus villages.
Direct Observation of Sanitation Status: Field-based evaluation of sampled villages, households, and public places including schools and community centers.
Observation of Sanitation Infrastructure Functionality: Focus on the working status of Plastic Waste Management Units, Faecal Sludge Management, and GOBARdhan plants.
Citizen Feedback: Feedback will be collected via a dedicated mobile app and direct interactions during field surveys.

All these components will be further divided into sub-components to calculate a composite score for each district and state, ensuring a transparent and technology-driven process.

Importance of Citizen Participation

One of the biggest strengths of Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2025 is its emphasis on citizen feedback. The use of a special mobile application will make it easy for villagers and local leaders to give their input on cleanliness and sanitation facilities in their area. This step will help make the assessment people-centric and promote a sense of ownership among rural communities.

New Initiatives and Features in Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2025

Geo-fencing Technology: Ensures the authenticity of field data by tagging the location where the survey is conducted.
Mobile App for Feedback: Dedicated app to collect real-time citizen feedback, improving transparency and public engagement.
Swachhata Chronicles Volume III: Compendium of State best practices was released to inspire and guide other regions.
Assessment Framework Launch: The official framework to ensure a uniform and scientific approach for all States/UTs.

Expected Impact on Rural India

Strengthening the gains of Swachh Bharat Mission and sustaining ODF Plus Model outcomes.
Bringing healthy competition among States and Districts for better rankings.
Promoting community-led total sanitation and true “Jan Bhagidari” (public participation).
Identifying and replicating innovative and successful sanitation models.
Accelerating progress towards a clean, healthy, and sustainable rural India.

Also Read: PMAY-G Permanent Waiting List

Top Ranked States and Districts in Swachh Survekshan Gramin 2022

In the 2022 Swachh Survekshan Grameen survey, several states and districts stood out for their exemplary rural sanitation progress:

Among larger states (population > 30 lakh), Telangana secured the top spot with a score of 971.62, followed by Haryana (927.05) and Tamil Nadu (883.48).
Among smaller states and UTs (population < 30 lakh), Andaman and Nicobar Islands ranked first (903.52), ahead of Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli (845.12) and Sikkim (843.73).
Top three districts overall were Bhiwani in Haryana (991.00), and Jagtial (987.85) and Nizamabad (986.15), both in Telangana.
By region, the top states were:
- Southern Zone: Telangana (971.62)
- Northern Zone: Haryana (927.05)
- Eastern Zone: Chhattisgarh (833.24)
- Western Zone: Madhya Pradesh (821.58)
- North-East Zone: Sikkim (843.73)
- Among UTs: Andaman and Nicobar Islands (903.52)