Discuss the role played by the Swachh Bharat Mission over the past decade in bringing a positive change in life of women, children and marginalized communities.
Introduction
The Swachh Bharat Mission being a flagship program of government transformed the definition of sanitation and eventually led to upliftment of the vulnerables like women, children, etc. The various schemes under central and state governments are enacted in accordance of distribution of subjects under 7th schedule of the constitution. The doctrine of democratic governance aims for a citizen-centric, participative, consensus oriented governance model.
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Main Body
The Swachh Bharat Mission being a flagship program of government transformed the definition of sanitation and eventually led to upliftment of the vulnerables like women, children, etc.
Features of Swachha Bharat Mission:
Swachha Bharat led to a paradigm shift in sanitation, public health via an attitudinal change at the grassroots level.
Role played by Swachha Bharat Mission
(I) Women:
"Pehle Sauchalay Fir Dvaraiya"
(II) Children:
(III) Marginalised communities:
There have been inconsistency in implementation of policies. A comprehensive, collaborative, citizen-centric effort is further needed for a Soch Kuposhan Mukta Swachha Bharat, Swatchit Bharat.
The various schemes under central and state governments are enacted in accordance of distribution of subjects under 7th schedule of the constitution.
Legislative Power exercised through:
Centrally Sponsored Scheme | Central Sector Scheme
Conceives regarding centrally sponsored schemes
(a) Federal issues
(eg: PM-Ayushman Bharat Scheme.
Concernes regarding centrally sponsored schemes
(a) Federal issues
(b) Fiscal issues
Effective implementation of Remedial Measures:
(Art 282: Finance Commission suggestions (Sarkaria Commission), Autonomy to states for execution of policies.
Measures to encourage good governance:
The ethos of competitive, cooperative federalism is imperative to actualise the goal of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas"
The doctrine of democratic governance aims for a citizen-centric, participative, consensus oriented governance model.
Civil Servants form cornerstone of governance and public perception regarding them is essential to be positive.
Necessity of Doctrine of Governance for public perception of civil servants
(II) Commitment to public services
(II) Commitment to public services:
Impact of positive public perception on governance
Conclusion
Swachha Bharat led to a paradigm shift in sanitation, public health via an attitudinal change at the grassroots level. There have been inconsistency in implementation of policies. A comprehensive, collaborative, citizen-centric effort is further needed for a Soch Kuposhan Mukta Swachha Bharat, Swatchit Bharat. The ethos of competitive, cooperative federalism is imperative to actualise the goal of "Sabka Saath, Sabka Vikas" The public perception needs to be positive regarding the "steel framework" - civil servants of the country. This will enable the Karamyogi's to "Agent of Change" under the formula of "Reform→Reform→Transform" as suggested by Honourable Prime Minister.
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Diagram
Features of Swachha Bharat Mission with seven key points including elimination of open defecation, reduction of stitching, environmental preservation, construction of public toilets, provisions for basic service delivery, and Swachha Bharat Swavekshan Program
- Clear identification of flagship scheme benefits
- Structured presentation with features outlined
- Addresses specific vulnerable groups
- Mentions environmental and health components
- Comprehensive coverage of women and children benefits
- Proper citation of constitutional articles
- Links sanitation to school dropout prevention
- Addresses both health and safety dimensions
- Specific tagline usage shows scheme understanding
- Addresses all three vulnerable groups comprehensively
- Links welfare scheme to constitutional values
- Identifies implementation gaps
- Proposes inclusive approach
- Considers tribal rights and environmental aspects
- Clear comparative framework established
- Proper constitutional reference (7th Schedule)
- Identifies specific federal concerns
- Relevant contemporary example included
- Structured presentation
- Comprehensive listing of federal and fiscal concerns
- Distinguishes between different types of issues
- References Finance Commission and Sarkaria Commission
- Proposes autonomy-based solutions
- Uses contemporary example and government slogan
- Clear definition of democratic governance doctrine
- Identifies dual necessity - integrity and commitment
- Specific scheme examples provided
- Links civil service to development outcomes
- Addresses marginalized protection
- Strong conclusion linking civil service to transformation
- Uses contemporary government initiatives
- Addresses grassroot implementation
- Distinguishes between integrity and commitment requirements
- Proposes mechanism for change
ANKITA ANIL PATIL
Swachh Bharat Mission
Impact on Vulnerable Sections
Sanitation and Health Outcomes
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