*_Swachh Survekshan Grameen (SSG) 2025 Launch_* *Launch and Purpose* * Launched by Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C R Patil, in New Delhi. * Designed to assess and rank rural sanitation across India. * Part of ongoing efforts under Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) to improve rural hygiene and sanitation. *Objectives* * Provide a national ranking of states and districts based on sanitation performance. * Sustain and validate the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus Model achieved under SBM-G. * Promote continuous progress in rural sanitation initiatives. *Survey Methodology* * Uses a structured framework aligned with SBM-G Phase II guidelines. * Includes sampled village assessments, household surveys, and evaluations of public places. * Assesses key performance indicators for a detailed sanitation status overview. *Key Components of Assessment* * Service-Level Progress (SLP): Based on district self-assessment data. * Direct Observation: Field visits to sampled villages, households, and public areas. * Infrastructure Functionality: Checks Plastic Waste Management Units, GOBARdhan plants, Faecal Sludge Management systems.