Survey to rank cities on sanitation

The Ministry of Urban Development has commissioned a survey of sanitation scenario in 75 major cities, including 53 with a population of above 10 lakh each, and State capitals. The first survey since the launch of the Government’s flagship Swachh Bharat Mission last year, ratings will be completed in January. The exercise aims to encourage competition among the major cities to ensure sanitation in urban areas, an official statement said. Survey agencies will collect necessary data from urban local bodies besides through direct observation and citizen feedback through questionnaires.