G.O.(D) No.268, Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), Formation of District Project Management Unit and Information Education and Communication Cell, 2023
The Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.4) Department issued Government Order G.O.(D) No.268, dated July 25, 2023, approving district-level management units and communication cells for implementing and monitoring Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II. It concerns rural sanitation administration and does not contain provisions changing land ownership, land classification, planning permission or property charges.
Purpose
Government Order G.O.(D) No.268 of the Rural Development and Panchayat Raj (CGS.4) Department, dated July 25, 2023, supports the creation of Open Defecation Free Plus villages. The programme covers continued Open Defecation Free status, solid and liquid waste management, visual cleanliness, biodegradable waste, plastic waste, grey water and faecal sludge management.
The Government accepted the Commissioner of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj's proposal to form District Programme Management Units and dedicated Information, Education and Communication Cells.
Who it affects
Government Order G.O.(D) No.268 primarily affects District Collectors, District Rural Development Agencies, village panchayats, block-level officials and professionals engaged for Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) work. The distribution list covers all District Collectors except Chennai.
Eligible candidates may be selected by the respective District Rural Development Agency under the chairmanship of the District Collector and engaged through the standard outsourcing process.
District management units
The District Programme Management Unit may include experts in:
- Solid Waste Management and Sanitation.
- Liquid Waste Management.
- Planning, Convergence and Monitoring.
Two Solid Waste Management and Sanitation experts and one expert for each of the other two areas are recommended. Engineering qualifications and one to two years of relevant work experience are specified for waste management experts. Candidates with a B.Tech, MBA, MSc or equivalent qualification may be considered for Planning, Convergence and Monitoring.
Monthly remuneration may be Rs.35,000 through an outsourcing agency, inclusive of service charges. The cost may be charged to the Administrative or Information, Education and Communication head of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
Main responsibilities
The District Programme Management Unit experts are expected to:
- Assess waste and sanitation infrastructure gaps.
- Improve segregation, dry waste recycling and wet waste composting.
- Support faecal sludge and grey water systems.
- Prepare technical solutions and detailed project reports.
- Train panchayat and block-level functionaries.
- Monitor village Open Defecation Free Plus progress.
- Support village self-assessment, peer verification and data checks.
- Conduct awareness activities linked to Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023.
Communication cells and property relevance
Government Order G.O.(D) No.268 asks District Collectors to constitute a dedicated Information, Education and Communication Cell with two personnel. The cell will plan, conduct, monitor and report rural sanitation awareness activities.
The document is an administrative staffing and programme implementation measure. It does not set out land acquisition, title transfer, property registration or development control requirements for property owners or buyers.
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Common questions
Does G.O.(D) No.268 change my land title or property classification?
No such change is set out in the document. It deals with district staffing, monitoring and public communication for rural sanitation under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II.
Who will select the district-level experts?
The respective District Rural Development Agency may select eligible candidates under the chairmanship of the District Collector and engage them through the standard outsourcing process.
What remuneration is allowed for the management unit experts?
The respective District Rural Development Agencies may pay Rs.35,000 per month through an outsourcing agency, inclusive of service charges.
What will the Information, Education and Communication Cell do?
The dedicated two-person cell will plan, conduct, monitor and report activities intended to build rural awareness and encourage behaviour supporting Open Defecation Free Plus objectives.
