‘SwachhSwasthSarvatra’ components
Q. Which of the following are key components of SwachhSwasthSarvatra?
1) Community Health Centres (CHCs) in ODF blocks supported to achieve Kayakalp certification
2) Gram Panchayat of Kayakalp Primary Health Centres (PHCs) prioritized to become ODF
3) Training in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene- Published on 30 Dec 16a. 1, 2
b. 1, 3
c. 2, 3
d. All of the above
ANSWER: All of the above
The three key components of SwachhSwasthSarvatra are:- Community Health Centres (CHCs) in ODF blocks supported to achieve Kayakalp certification
- Gram Panchayat of Kayakalp Primary Health Centres (PHCs) prioritized to become ODF
- Training in WASH (Water, Sanitation and Hygiene) of CHC/PHC nominees.
In blocks, where through efforts of the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation and local community, open defecation has been eliminated, the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare will provide the Community Health Centre (CHC), a grant of Rs. 10 lakhs to ensure that the facility achieves the quality benchmarks for sanitation, hygiene and infection control with a minimum score of 70 under the Kayakalp assessment.
