ToAll the Superintending Engineers,RWS & S Department,Andhra Pradesh.

File.No: 88(21)/SAM/COO(S)/GEN/2017-Part(1), dt:09.07.2019. Sir, Sub: SAC-Role of Swachhgrahis for Jal Shakthi Abhiyan programme –Communicated – Necessary action – Requested – Reg. Ref: No-11011/1/2018-SBM, dt:08.07.2019, of the Addl. Secretary,SBM(G), Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MoDWS).

@@@@@@@ Attention is invited to the subject and reference cited and please findthe enclosed copy of the reference cited. Vide reference cited, the Addl. Secretary, SBM(G), Ministry of DrinkingWater and Sanitation has informed that Government of India has launched theJal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) to revive India back to a sustained system ofwater conservation. Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) is a time bound campaign with amission mode approach intended to improve conditions in around 1500 Blocksthat are drought affected, water stressed or over-exploited falling in 256 districtswith water conservation related programmes. JSA is planned to be carried out intwo phases. Phase I will be carried out between 1st July and 15th September,2019 for all States. For States/UTs with retreating monsoon. Phase-II campaignshall be carried out between 2nd October and 30th November, 2019. During the campaign, senior officers, groundwater experts andscientists from Various Ministries at Government of India will work together withState and District officials in India's most water-stressed districts. JSA aims atmaking water conservation a Jan-Andolan through asset creation andcommunication campaigns. Swachhagrahis have played a crucial role in makingSwachh Bharat Mission a Jan-Andolan, and thus their role in communitymobilization for JSA becomes critical, especially for the following:

• Awareness building/ IPC on issues pertaining to waterconservation: motivating farmers to move to better choice ofcrops; plantation of trees consuming less water; organizing /reviving traditional festivals/ events associated with rains, trees.ponds, wells, rivers etc.

• Stock taking and maintenance of existing systems/ mechanisms

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for water conservation

• Support to Sarpanches and VWSCs in rollout andsuccessful completion of JSA

• Mobilizing community participation for activities under thefollowing areas of intervention:

SI.No.

Area of Intervention List of activities

1. Water conservationand rainwaterharvesting

Awareness building in village about the need forwater conservation (Prabhat pheries. Rallies.

Nukkad natak. Kala Jathas etc.)

IPC/ outreach to individual households for construction of roof-top rainwater harvesting structure

Community mobilization for construction of rainwater harvesting structures in institutional buildings viz. panchayat, schools, public health centres, AWCs etc.

2. Renovation oftraditional and other water bodies/ tanks

Inventory of existing structures and their status (check dams, Trenches, Farm ponds etc.)

Mass mobilization for renovation / construction of above, as per need

IPC/ outreach to individual households for repair, renovation and restoration of small water bodies like farm ponds

Community mobilization for desilting of village water bodies viz, wells/ponds/ lakes

3. Reuse and borewell recharge structure

Inventory of individual & community soak pits

IPC for construction of individual soak pits

Community mobilization for construction/ restoration of community soak pits

Awareness building:maintenance of individual / community soak pits

4. Watershed development

Behaviour change campaign to overcome reluctance in the use of grey water due to

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socio-cultural norms, beliefs and practices

Awareness building campaign for water demand management, its optimal use, adoption of water conservation practices and technologies

Community mobilization to promote construction/ maintenance of ground water recharge structures viz. check dams, earthen bunds, percolation tanks, sunken pits, staggered trenches

5. Intensive afforestation

Community mobilization to maximize plantation of trees in the spirit of Jan andolan (ensure at least one new tree planted per person in the village)

Awareness building: plantation of trees consuming less water (suitable to local condition), upkeep of trees, maintenance of plantation on forest lands

Organization/ revival of festivals around the issue of rain, trees, wells, ponds/ lake etc.

Therefore, all the Districts may take up at least 2 activities from eachof the areas of intervention or any other activity as relevant in the local context. In view of the above, all the SEs, RWS & S are requested to utilizethe Swachhgrahis who are active in the districts and as per the data up-loaded inIMIS data under active, for the implementation of the above mentionedactivities during the Jal Shakthi Abhiyan campaign. Yours faithfully, D MURALIDHAR REDDY,IAS MANAGING DIRECTOR Encl: As above. Copy submitted to Principal Secretary, PR & RD Department for information.Copy to all the District Collectors for information.

File No.88(21)/SAM/COO(S)/GEN/2017-Part(1)

Digitally signed by DEREDDYMURALIDHAR REDDYDate: 2019.07.09 20:40:22 ISTReason: Approved

Signature Not Verified

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No -1101111 /20 18-SBMGovernment of IndiaMinistry of Jal Shakti

Department of Drinking Water and SanitationSwachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)

4th Floor, Pt. Deendayal 'Antyodaya Bhavari'.eGO Complex, Lodhi Road

New Delhi 110003Dated: 08.07.2019

ToChief SecretariesAll States/ UTs

Subject:- Jal Shakti Abhiyan- Role of Swachhagrahis reg.

Madam/Sir,

Inspired by the Honble Prime Minister's impetus on Jal Sanchay. Government of Indiahas launched the Jal Shakti Abhiyan (JSA) to revive India back to a sustained system of waterconservation. JaJ Shakti Abhiyan (.JSA) is a time bound campaign with a mission mode approachintended to improve conditions in around 1500 Blocks that are drought affected, water stressedor over-exploited falling in 256 districts with water conservation related programmes. JSA isplanned to be carried out in two phases. Phase I will be carried out between July 1 andSeptember 15, 2019 for all States. For States/U'Ts with retreating monsoon, the campaign shallbe carried out between October 2 and November 30, 2019.

2. During the campaign, senior officers, groundwater experts and scientists from VariousMinistries at Government of India will work together with State and District officials in India'smost water-stressed districts. JSA aims at making water conservation a Jan-Andolan throughasset creation and communication campaigns. Swachhagrahis have played a crucial role inmaking Swachh Bharat Mission a Jan-Andolan, and thus their role in community mobilizationfor JSA becomes critical, especially for the following:

• Awareness building/ IPC on issues pertaining to water conservation: motivatingfarmers to move to better choice of crops; plantation of trees consuming less water;organizing/ reviving traditional festivals/ events associated with rains, trees, ponds, wells,rivers etc.

• Stock taking and maintenance of existing systems/ mechanisms for waterconserva tion

• Support to Sarpanches and VWSCs in rollout and successful completion of .JSA• Mobilizing community participation for activities under the following areas of

intervention

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1.

• Community mobilization to maximize plantation oftrees in the spirit of Jan andolan (ensure at least onenew tree planted per person in the village)

• Awareness building: plantation of trees consuming lesswater (suitable to local condition), upkeep of trees,maintenance of plantation on forest lands

• Organization/ revival of festivals around the issue ofrain, trees, wells, ponds/ lake etc.

SI. No. Area of Intervention List of activitiesWater conservationand rainwaterharvesting

• Awareness building in village about the need for waterconservation (Prabhat pheries. Rallies. Nukkad natak.Kala lathas etc.)

.IPC! outreach to individual households for constructionof roof-top rainwater harvesting structure

• Community mobilization for construction of rain waterharvesting structures In institutional buildings VIZ.panchayat. schools.j>_ublic health centres, AWCs etc.

2. Renovation oftraditional and otherwater bodies! tanks

• Inventory of existing structures and their status (checkdams, Trenches, Farm ponds etc.)

• Mass mobilization for renovation! construction ofabove, as per need

.IPC/ outreach to individual households for repair,renovation and restoration of small water bodies likefarm ponds

• Community mobilization for desilting of village waterbodies viz. wells/ponds! lakes

3. Reuse and borewellrecharge structure

• Inventory of individual & community soak pits.IPC for construction of individual soak pits• Community mobilization for construction/ restoration ofcommunity soak pits

• Awareness building: maintenance of individual!community soak_Qits

4. Watersheddevelopment

• Behaviour change campaign to overcome reluctance inthe use of grey water due to socio-cultural norms,beliefs and practices

• Awareness building campaign for water demandmanagement, its optimal use, adoption of waterconservation practices and technologies

• Community mobilization to promote construction!maintenance of ground water recharge structures viz.check dams, earthen bunds. percolation tanks, sunkenpits, staggered trenches

5. Intensiveafforestation

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From the above illustrative list. States/ Districts may take up at least 2 activities from each of theareas of intervention or any other activity as relevant in the local context. The payment ofincentives (as applicable) for the above activities may be made to Swachhagrahis as per RevisedSwachhagrahi Guidelines 2018 (Letter No. S-1101111/2018-SBM dated 07.08.2018). Theseguidelines are indicative and the States/ Districts may use other funds available for the purpose.

The list of Swachhagrahis (district-wise) is also placed at Annexure I. Special focus may begiven to Districts with NIL or inactive Swachhagrahis and their numbers augmented on an urgentbasis.

3. A reference document (Kunjika) based on the JSA brochure is being prepared by theMinistry. If necessary. the States may also conduct orientation training for Swachhagrahisregarding their role during tbe campaign.

4. A nodal officer may be designated by the State for coordination with the Ministryregarding the above and the details of mobilization activities by the Swachhagrahis may bereported on JSA Portal.

Yours faithfully

~,

Copy to:-

(ArLInBaroka)Additional Secretary (SBM)

Phone: 011-2436 2192Fax 011-2436 983 I

E-Mail: arun.baroka@nic.in

1. Additional Chief Secretaries/Principal Secretaries/Secretaries in Charge-Rural Sanitationand Water All States ~

2. Mission Director / State Coordinator, SBM(G), all States3. PPS to Secy DDWS / PS to JS (Water)

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Annexure I: Status of Swachhagrahis in the State (district wise) to be covered under JSA

No. of SwachhagrahisStateName DistrictName No. of Swachhagrahis (Active)

A & N Islands SOUTHANDAMANS 38 38Andhra Pradesh ANANTAPUR 1218 0Andhra Pradesh CHITIOOR 2866 1792Andhra Pradesh CUDDAPAH 1053 1053Andhra Pradesh GUNTUR 1126 1125Andhra Pradesh KRISHNA 1282 2Andhra Pradesh KURNOOl 1023 148Andhra Pradesh PRAKASAM 1475 1465Andhra Pradesh SRIKAKUlAM 1296 0Andhra Pradesh WESTGODAVARI 1105 1018ArunachalPradesh UPPERSUBANSIRI 16 11Assam DIMA HASAO 237 228Bihar BEGUSARAI 602 64Bihar BHOJPUR 578 10Bihar GAYA 1385 71Bihar GOPAlGANJ 1067 40Bihar JEHANABAD 297 45Bihar KATIHAR 946 341Bihar MUZAFFARPUR 1202 169Bihar NAlANDA 817 10Bihar NAWADA 489 8Bihar PATNA 1216 682Bihar SARAN 440 111Bihar VAISHALI 682 1Chhattisgarh BAlOD 1728 1645Chhattisgarh RAIPUR 2607 2271D & N Haveli DADRAANDNAGARHAVELI 101 101Daman & Diu DIU 35 25

Goa SOUTH GOA 84 0

Gujarat BANAS KANTHA 1584 1196

Gujarat GANDHINAGAR 430 365Gujarat KACHCHH 1262 905Gujarat MEHSANA 837 775

Gujarat PATAN 680 515

Haryana AMBALA 495 420

Haryana BHIWANI 426 8

Haryana CHARKIDADRI 257 98

Haryana FARIDABAD 154 11

Haryana FATEHABAD , 309 266

Haryana GURGAON 264 259

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Haryana HISAR 372 0Haryana JIND 339 302Haryana KAITHAL 298 289Haryana KARNAL 485 485Haryana KURUKSHETRA 437 0Haryana MAHENDRAGARH 565 565Haryana MEWAT 328 28Haryana PALWAL 284 0Haryana PANIPAT 687 0Haryana REWARI 415 409Haryana SIRSA 647 0Haryana SONIPAT 148 0Haryana YAMUNANAGAR 665 197Himachal Pradesh KANGRA 5882 3933Himachal Pradesh SOLAN 2231 2135Himachal Pradesh UNA 1618 1462Jharkhand BOKARO 1143 749Jharkhand DHANBAD 1277 665Karnataka BAGALKOT 686 685Karnataka BALLARI 598 39Karnataka BELAGAVI 1183 650Karnataka BENGALURU RURAL 1607 1377Karnataka BENGALURU URBAN 964 614Karnataka CHAMARAJANAGARA 727 690Karnataka CHIKKABALLAPU RA 1472 721Karnataka CHI KKAMAGALU RU 974 957Karnataka CHITRADURGA 1095 408Karnataka DAVANGERE 998 998Karnataka GADAG 307 151Karnataka HASSAN 2495 1785Karnataka HAVERI 713 621Karnataka KOLAR 1663 1474Karnataka KOPPAL 842 455Karnataka RAMANAGARA 1084 837Karnataka TUMAKURU 2642 812Karnataka VIJAYAPUR 680 85Kerala KASARGOD 120 40Kerala PALAKKAD 364 355Lakshadweep LAKSHADWEEP 10 0Madhya Pradesh AGAR MALWA 554 0Madhya Pradesh BARWANI 750 '161Madhya Pradesh DEWAS 1910 3Madhya Pradesh DHAR 1247 1Madhya Pradesh INDORE 879 360Madhya Pradesh MANDSAUR 1352 471Madhya Pradesh NEEMUCH 958 648

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Madhya Pradesh RAJGARH 2074 56Madhya Pradesh RATLAM 1430 510Madhya Pradesh SHAJAPUR 970 664Madhya Pradesh UJJAIN 1067 86Maharashtra AHMEDNAGAR 1573 1573

Maharashtra AMRAVATI 1756 1205

Maharashtra BULDHANA 1528 804

Maharashtra JALGAON 1634 1547

Maharashtra NASHIK 2774 1798

Maharashtra PUNE 2262 1349

Maharashtra SANGLI 1008 964

Maharashtra SOLAPUR 2758 1749

Manipur CHANDEL 14 0

Meghalaya EAST GARO HILLS 214 213

Mizoram SAIHA 52 52Nagaland LONGLENG 57 57

Odisha KENDRAPARA 893 17

Punjab AMRITSAR 1221 842

Punjab BARNALA 610 2

Punjab BATHINDA 716 284

Punjab FARIDKOT 802 131

Punjab FATEHGARH SAHIB 956 860Punjab FAZILKA 409 355

Punjab FEROZEPUR 818 0Punjab GURDASPUR 1201 405Punjab HOSHIARPUR 1847 936

Punjab JALANDHAR 936 729Punjab KAPURTHALA 661 455

Punjab LUDHIANA 1056 1023

Punjab MANSA 364 14

Punjab MOGA 401 4

Punjab NAWANSHAHR 508 125

Punjab PATIALA 1453 1053

Punjab RUPNAGAR 793 683

Punjab S.A.S Nagar 493 283

Punjab SANGRUR 1071 481Punjab Tarn Taran 756 753

Rajasthan AJMER 2555 1533

Rajasthan ALWAR 1906 561

Rajasthan BARAN 1432 1243

Rajasthan BARMER 4684 4411

Rajasthan BHARATPUR 1724 653

Rajasthan BHILWARA , 6280 4285

Rajasthan BIKANER 1372 1190-,.Rajasthan BUNDI 2213 721

Rajasthan CHITIORGARH 2060 1471

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Rajasthan CHURU 1052 941

Rajasthan DAUSA 1345 436

Rajasthan DHOLPUR 790 479

Rajasthan JAIPUR 2855 1902Rajasthan JAISALMER 721 445

Rajasthan JALOR 1222 766

Rajasthan JHALAWAR 1753 1164Rajasthan JHUNJHUNU 856 698Rajasthan JODHPUR 2829 599Rajasthan KARAULI 462 266Rajasthan KOTA 766 331Rajasthan NAGAUR 1892 1390Rajasthan PAll 884 608Rajasthan PRATAPGARH 1329 932Rajasthan RAJSAMAND 1399 767Rajasthan SAWAI MADHOPUR 581 435Rajasthan SIKAR 2915 145Rajasthan SIROHI 603 206Rajasthan TONK 1175 1054Rajasthan UDAIPUR 3886 2526Sikkim SOUTH SIKKIM 153 115Tamil Nadu COIMBATORE 234 212Tamil Nadu CUDDALORE 901 734Tamil Nadu DHARMAPURI 1026 249Tamil Nadu DINDIGUL 664 380Tamil Nadu ERODE 258 252Tamil Nadu KANCHIPURAM 650 634Tamil Nadu KARUR 254 185Tamil Nadu KRISHNAGIRI 574 379Tamil Nadu MADURAI 706 347Tamil Nadu NAGAPATIINAM 592 500Tamil Nadu NAMAKKAL 380 285Tamil Nadu NILGIRIS(UDHAGAMANDALAM) 68 48Tamil Nadu PERAMBALUR 211 45Tamil Nadu RAMANATHAPURAM 490 420Tamil Nadu SALEM 679 334Tamil Nadu THANJAVUR 1810 614Tamil Nadu THOOTHUKUDI 496 404Tamil Nadu TIRUCHIRAPPALLI 543 407Tamil Nadu TIRUNELVELI 432 372Tamil Nadu TIRUPPUR 436 298Tamil Nadu TIRUVALLUR 565 305Tamil Nadu TIRUVANNAMALAI 964 901Tamil Nadu TIRUVARUR 616 466Tamil Nadu VELLORE 796 751Tamil Nadu VILLUPURAM 1283 816

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Tamil Nadu VIRUDHUNAGAR 529 452

Telangana ADILABAD 644 460

Telangana JAGTIAL 967 685

Telangana JANGAON 434 405

Telangana JAYASHANKARBHUPALAPALLY 644 442

Telangana KAMAREDDY 647 647

Telangana KARIMNAGAR 557 557

Telangana KHAMMAM 903 783

Telangana MAHABU BABAD 655 370

Telangana MAHBUBNAGAR 1096 829

Telangana MEDAK 640 594

Telangana MEDCHAL 112 111

Telangana NAGARKURNOOL 352 351

Telangana NALGONDA 1042 937

Telangana NIZAMABAD 1120 906

Telangana RAJANNASIRICILLA 969 422

Telangana RANGAREDDI 787 768

Telangana SANGAREDDY 1011 897

Telangana SIDDIPET 841 832

Telangana SURYAPET 480 466

Telangana WANAPARTHY 371 346

Telangana WARANGAL 188 188

Telangana WARANGAL RURAL 607 550

Telangana YADADRI 546 347

Tripura KHOWAI 127 51

Uttar Pradesh AGRA 791 560

Uttar Pradesh ALiGARH 974 51

Uttar Pradesh ALLAHABAD 1918 314

Uttar Pradesh BAGPAT 245 0

Uttar Pradesh BIJNOR 1450 761

Uttar Pradesh BUDAUN 1455 216

Uttar Pradesh BULANDSHAHR 1083 20

Uttar Pradesh CHITRAKOOT 473 1

Uttar Pradesh ETAH 622 0

Uttar Pradesh FATEHPUR 967 302Uttar Pradesh FIROZABAD 861 1Uttar Pradesh GAUTAM BUDDHA NAGAR 105 0Uttar Pradesh GHAZIABAD 193 3

Uttar Pradesh HAPUR 326 0

Uttar Pradesh JAUNPUR 1849 128JYOTIBA PHULENAGAR

Uttar Pradesh (AMROHA) 640 215Uttar Pradesh KANNAUJ 528 77Uttar Pradesh KANPURNAGAR 808 229Uttar Pradesh KANSHIRAM NAGAR (KASGANJ) 514 221Uttar Pradesh KAUSHAMBI 503 8Uttar Pradesh MAHAMAYA NAGAR(HATHRAS) 495 39

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--Uttar Pradesh MAHOBA 439 96

Uttar Pradesh MAINPURI 650 76Uttar Pradesh MATHURA 691 127Uttar Pradesh MEERUT 756 0Uttar Pradesh MIRZAPUR 831 296Uttar Pradesh MORADABAD 586 128Uttar Pradesh MUZAFFARNAGAR 729 202Uttar Pradesh PRATAPGARH 1419 131Uttar Pradesh RAMPUR 689 8Uttar Pradesh SAHARANPUR 993 1Uttar Pradesh SAMBHAL 556 171

SANT RAVIDASNAGAR(Uttar Pradesh BHADOHI) 563 35Uttar Pradesh SHAMLI 230 5Uttar Pradesh VARANASI 822 1Uttarakhand NAINITAL 648 253West Bengal HOOGHLY 2870 2039

Total 235403 128693

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No. S-110111112018-SBMGovernment of India

Ministry of Drinking Water and SanitationSwachh Bharat Mission (Gramin)

12thFloor, Pt. Deendayal 'Antyodaya Bhawan'CGO Complex, Lodhi Road

New Delhi-l 10 003Dated 07.08.2018

ToThe Add], Chief SecretarylPr. Secretary/SecretaryIn-charge of rural sanitation,All StateslUTs

Subject: - Circulation of revised Swachhagrahi Guidelines, 2018 - regarding

Madam/Sir,

As you are aware, Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) [SBM (G)] emphasizes on intensebehaviour change campaigns including inter-personal communication for achievingsustainable sanitation outcomes. Swachhagrahis are the foot soldiers of the SBM (G) and themotivators for bringing about behaviour change with respect to key sanitation practices in ruralareas. Role of Swachhagrahis is one of the key factors in achieving the ODF status andsustaining it through post ODF activities.

2. Considering the importance of Swachhagrahis in implementation of the programme,this Ministry has come up withdetailed guidelines for engagement of Swachhagrahis inplanning, implementation and monitoring of SBM (G). The guidelines also suggest specificactivity-wise incentive structure for Swachhagrahis, including post ODF activities.

3. I am glad to forward herewith the revised Swachhagrahi guidelines, 2018 forinformation and necessary action by the States/U'Ts. It is hoped that these revised guidelineswill help the States/UTs to use services of the Swachhagrahis for achieving the goal of SBM(G) in letter and spirit.

Encl. As above

YourKaithfully,

\ l-,t..(Arun Baroka)

Joint Secretary to the Government of IndiaTele: -011-24362192

Email: -arun.baroka@nic.in

Copy to: - Mission Director/State coordinator, SBM (G), all States/UTs

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Sustaining ODF outcomes through Swachhagrahis

1 Introduction

Swachh Bharat Mission aims to provide people with sustainable sanitation and hygiene services. Asper the SBM (G) guidelines, Swachhagrahis are the foot soldiers of the Swachh Bharat Mission(Grameen) and the motivators for bringing about behavior change with respect to key sanitationpractices in rural India. Every village should ideally have at least one Swachhagrahi, with preferencegiven to women candidates. A Swachhagrahi is a volunteer who can come from any background,including a local ASHAworker, ANM, Anganwadi worker, and staff, water line man, pump operator,member of NCO/CSOs,youth organisations or from the general public living in villages.

The role of Swachhagrahis remains critical even after the ODF declaration, as they playa crucial rolein sustaining the ODFstatus of their villages. In this, the following have been found to be critical:

• Sustained engagement with the Swachhagrahis• Systems for continued capacity building and motivation of Swachhagrahis

• Appropriate incentives for this sustained engagement

2 Role of Swachhagrahis

The range of activities being performed by Swachhagrahis can be grouped as per the phases of SBM­G program:

• Planning• Implementation• Sustainability

2.1 Planning

During this phase, the role and responsibilities of the Swachhagrahi are:• Undertake pre-triggering activities and prepare the community for triggering• Facilitate community triggering sessions in assigned villages using Community Approaches to

sanitation (CAS)• Carry out participative mapping of the village's open defection status and also record the

sanitation status of all the households in the concerned village• Participate in and support the Gram Panchayat (GP) in the preparation of a time-bound village­

level action plan to eliminate open defecation• Facilitate formation of and strengthening of Nigrani Samitis in the triggered villages• Conduct household visits to generate demand of toilet construction and use, and raise awareness

about hygiene• Support activities like assisting GPs to hold a {Sanitation Day' every month so that the GP

achieves/sustains the ODFstatus• Any other activity that supports village plan for attaining ODFstatus

2.2 Implementation

During this phase, the role and responsibilities of the Swachhagrahi are:

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Facilitating Toilet Construction• Assist the Gram Pradhan/Sarpanch and GP Secretary for ensuring the availability of sufficient

number of trained masons and their effective deployment.• Mobilise and support the community for the construction of Household toilets of good quality.

Provide information on appropriate toilet technologies and support in supply chain management• Monitor the quality of construction of toilets and support in training and coordinating with masons• Ensure that the masons are adequately trained on the twin leach-pit technology toilet• Canvass for the construction and sustainable operation and maintenance of institutional toilets

such as toilets in schools, AWCs and Health facilities

Facilitating sustained behavior change• Coordinate with local stakeholders, GP,Village Water and Sanitation Committees (VWSCs),ASHAs,

AWWs, Teachers, etc. for effective implementation of SBM(G) activities• Interact with other locally available organisations like SHGs,youth organizations like Nehru Yuva

Kendra Sangathan (NYKS),Mahila Sangathans etc.• Assist in developing and implementing capacity building plans for strengthening Nigrani Samitis at

village/GP level.• Conduct community mobilisation events and public meetings with the Nigrani Samitis, community

members and other key stakeholders including for events in schools and AWCs

• Organise Prabhat Pheris (morning walks); evening follow-ups and Ratri Chaupals (Night meetings)

• Provides support to document best practices for replication in other villages• Assist the monitoring of the SBM(G) programme in his/her village as a support to block and district

teams

2.3 SustainabilitySwachhagrahis are expected to support ODFsustainability in the following ways:

Retrofitting and improvisation of assets• Geotag the toilets constructed

• Assist in construction/retro-fitting of defunct or poorly built HH and institutional toilets in thevillages

• Communicate about financing options for use for the upgradation of sanitation, hygiene and bathfacilities in homes so that Households can develop better quality facilities.

Reinforcing improved behaviours

• Conduct ODF verifications of the village: First verification, second verification and subsequentsustainability verifications

• Assist GPfunctionaries in organizing functions/ events to commemorate ODFstatus- regular ODFDays, celebration on Independence Day/ Republic Day

• Ensure continued functioning of the village Nigrani Samiti, organization of ratri chaupals, villagemeetings on the issue of cleanliness

• Ensure institutionalization of ODF approach in the village through ODF branding in the village,resolutions passed in Gram Sabhas, construction of Model toilets etc.

• Promote community-level water conservation to ensure availability of water for use in toilets• Organise awareness programmes in institutions such as schools and AWC regarding the

sustainability of ODFstatus ofthe village

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Operation and maintenance• Raise awareness about proper operation and maintenance of toilets (O&M) including correct

ways of emptying compost from toilet pits by the members of the household themselves• Operation and maintenance of toilets in institutional buildings viz. schools, PHCs, community

toilets and sanitary complexes, Anganwadi centres

ODF+

• Hand washing with soap at homes and in schools and anganwadis before mid-day meals• Develop plan and support implementation of SLRMactivities viz. construction of covered drains,

community soak pits, compost pits; maintenance of the assets thus created; schemes like

GOBARDHAN,etc.• Support villages in cleaning of water sources and public water bodies• Menstrual hygiene management (MHM) activities including awareness generation among

adolescent girls and safe disposal of sanitary waste

3. Recruitment and deployment of Swachhagrahis

The practices related to the recruitment and deployment of Swachhagrahis vary across states in India.Some States have issued dedicated guidelines/government orders for engagement of Swachhagrahis

(previously known as Swachhata Doots).

3.1 Engagement of Swachhagrahis

The Swachhagrahi is a voluntary position, and not envisaged to be permanent in nature. This messagehas to be clearly spread in the GP during the selection process itself. However, the Swachhagrahismust be paid an appropriate incentive for their contribution.

Swachhagrahis should be engaged by the District Water Sanitation Committee (DWSC) onrecommendation of GP.There should be adequate representation of men and women.

The general qualifications of the Swachhagrahis are:

• resident of the same or neighboring GP• must have accessto a toilet and should not be practicing open defecation, and• should possessgood communication skills (esp. the local language and dialect)

3.2 Capacity building of Swachhagrahis

Swachhagrahis should ideally undergo a 5-day CAStraining in community mobilization / triggeringskills. For this, the State/district should engage a KRC(empaneled KRClist on SBMwebsite) or by using

the services of trained government trainers.

The Swachhagrahi should be provided a toolkit comprising of:

• Resource Material for Community Mobilization (Saarthi)• Resource Material for SafeToilet Technology facilitation• A T-Shirt (Male) / Apron (Female) with SBM (G) branding

• A Capwith SBM (G) branding

• A torch and a whistle

4•

After their village/GP is declared ODF, a fresh orientation of their roles and responsibilities towardsODF-Sis required in the following areas:

• IPC/IECactivities for ODFsustainability and ODF+• Engaging and mobilising communities and Nigrani Samitis for ODFsustainability• Retrofitting of defunct or incorrectly built toilets• Basic skills on developing, demonstrating and implementing SLRMinitiatives in communities• Principles and techniques of Faecal sludge management in rural areas• Basic concepts and interventions of Menstrual hygiene management

Further, they must be trained to explain why the ODFmomentum should be sustained.

3.3 Arrangements before deployment of Swachhagrahis:

• Well-defined roles & responsibilities• Suitable provision of incentives

• Timely incentive payments• Clear structures for reporting and supervision of Swachhagrahis

• Mechanism for monthly performance review• Capacity enhancement support (including trainings) and performance monitoring

mechanisms• Availability of basic logistical support for undertaking inter-personal communication activities

4. Incentives for Swachhagrahis

Incentive structure pre-ODFAs per the guidelines, Swachhagrahis can receive up to INR 150/- for construction and sustained useof every household toilet triggered by him/her. This could either be given as a lumpsum amount onachievement of a particular milestone or in a phased manner, from the IEC budget. Often theSwachhagrahi also receives an award amount, as decided by the State /district, for each ODFdeclared

village.

Incentive structure post-ODF

For sustaining ODFstatus of the village, Swachhagrahis will undertake the following activities and mayreceive payment from IECbudget subject to confirmation on achievement of the same:

Activities Allowable payment of incentive

1. Geotagging of each toilet in the village Up to Rs.5/ toilet

2. First Verification of each household in the village Up to Rs. 10 per household

(within 3 months of ODF declaration of the village) (verification and IPC)

along with IPC/ IEC activity to ensure communityawareness and participation leading to ODF (S)

sustenance

3. Second verification/ subsequent sustainability Up to Rs. 15 per household

verification of each household {within 9 months of (verification and IPC)

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ODF declaration of the village) along with IPC/ IECactivity to ensure community awareness andparticipation leading to ODF (5) sustenance

Rs.25/ toilet4. Ensuring conversion of household's dysfunctionaltoilet to functional toilet

• Repair of broken pan

• Choked pipes• Blocked drains• Broken doors/walls/roof etc.

5. Ensuring retrofitting of previously constructed toilets(as per safe technology)

• Addition of a second pit to a single pit toilet

• Construction of soak pit with septic tank• Construction of separate pits for in situ

toilets etc.6. Ensuring following SLWM activities in the village and

creating public awareness on the operation andmaintenance of the assets created

• Construction of pucca and covered drains(one time)

• Construction of community soak pits (onetime)

• Construction of community compost pits(one time)

• Construction of community bio gas plants7. Ensuring activities for visual cleanliness in the village

• Maintenance of drains (monthly)• Maintenance of bio gas plants (monthly)• Cleaning of ponds, drains, streets, local

markets, etc. - fortnightly.• Early morning/evening Nigrani, along with

the other Nigrani Samiti members - weekly.

• Organizing Ratri chaupals/ village meeting onthe issue of Swachhata/ ODF sustainability­monthly

8. Facilitating ODFsustainability activities

• Repair and cleanliness of toilets ininstitutional buildingso Schools, PHCs, community toilets and

sanitary complexes, Anganwadi centres­monthly basis.

• Observance of days of national importanceviz. Independence Day, Republic day as wellas ODF day/ Swachhata day tocommemorate the ODFstatus of the village.

Rs.25/ toilet

Rs. 200 per village (assuming thevillage will comprise of 50-100households)

Rs. 200 per village (assuming thevillage will comprise of 50-100households) per activity

Rs. 200 per village (assuming thevillage will comprise of 50-100households) per activity

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• Construction (one time) and maintenance(monthly) of Model Toilet at GP level

• ODF branding in the village- wall writings,erection of display board/plaque announcingthe ODFstatus of the village

• Passing of resolution in the Gram Sabha forthe following:0 ODFdeclaration of the village

0 ODFverification of the village

0 Post -ODF declaration, any new families/HHs to essentially self-construct theirtoilet

9. Facilitating self-construction of toilets by any new Rs.25/ toilet

families/ HHspost -ODFdeclaration of the village

Such initiatives may only be provided to Swachhagrahis (non-government employees) withdemonstrated skills and requisite capacity (successful completion of 5 days CAStraining and othermandatory trainings as recommended by Gol) for carrying out the above activities, to be certifiedat the district level.

Non-financial incentivesThese include recognition by governments at different levels. They are felicitated by different publicand private organisations (e.g. recognition/awards by Government etc.). Some creative rewards havealso been introduced in different states and districts, such as Lunch and Dinner of ChampionSwachhagrahis with the District Collector. Some States also choose to give incentives such as passes/discount for travel through public transport/ train; Provision of insurance (medical and / or lifeinsurance); Atal pension scheme etc.

5. Suggested activities for Swachhagrahi Management

• An online system for registration of all Swachhagrahis shall give identity to each Swachhagrahi

• Publications of Champion Swachhagrahi stories with their photos, in government publicationsprint, electronic and social media

• Use of ICTbased training tools to keep swachhagrahis motivated. E.g.Mobile-based training• Training of swacchagrahis in communication skills, toilet technology, etc. (ITI/ IGNOU / NSDC)• Charting a career progression plan, e.g. deployment as a master trainer, or block level postings

6. Monitoring availability of Swachhagrahis

The SBMGMIS hasa Swachhagrahi monitoring database and dashboard (consolidated at district, block,GP levels) to capture the status of each Swachhagrahi, their activity status, their performance, thetraining they have received, and the incentives they have received. This is to be populated andupdated by the States.

The district should maintain a roster of Swachhagrahis trained, employed. Any inactive swachhagrahishould be replaced within a period of one month of reporting. All cases of attrition and newrecruitment should be suitably reflected on the MIS.