CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -as a CSR initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The NBCC, which is a public sector undertaking of the Union Urban Development Ministry, will construct 10 more “Namma toilets” in Delhi.

Detailed explanation-2: -The objectives of Swachh Bharat include eliminating open defecation through the construction of household-owned and community-owned toilets and establishing an accountable mechanism of monitoring toilet use.

Detailed explanation-3: -The mission aims to cover 10.4 million households by providing 0.25 million community toilets, 0.26 million public toilets and a solid waste management facility in each town. Under the programme, community toilets are built in residential areas where it is difficult to construct individual household toilets.

Detailed explanation-4: -Government of India provides technical and financial support to the States and issues guidelines. Under SBM (G), the incentive for construction of IHHL was enhanced from Rs. 10, 000 to Rs. 12, 000 to provide for water storage facility for hand-washing and cleaning of the toilet.

Detailed explanation-5: -Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is only sanitation programme implemented by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.