Swachh Survekshan-2017-assess 500 cities for sanitation&ODF status;Swachhta helpline-1969

Q.  Which of the following is/are true?

1) Swachh Survekshan-2017 will assess 100 cities for sanitation progress and ODF status.
2) Swachhta Helpline is 111.
- Published on 19 Aug 16

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2

ANSWER: Neither 1 nor 2
 
  • Minister of Urban Development launched ‘Swachh Survekshan-2017’ to assess and rank 500 cities and towns based on levels of sanitation and efforts made by respective urban local bodies and also to capture progress towards achieving ‘Open Defecation Free’ status.
  • The minister also launched a web portal ‘Swachhata App’ and ‘Swachhta Helpline 1969’ to enable citizens’ associate more and more with Swachh Bharat Mission in urban areas.
  • Citizens can post photos of unhygienic places in urban areas on Swachh Aap and they will be informed of action taken by respective urban local bodies in specific time period.
  • Using toll free Helpline Number 1969, citizens can seek information about the ways of participating in cleanliness mission and can also enquire the status of their applications for construction of toilets.

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