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ANKITA ANIL PATILAIR 140· 2025

Question Q.16GS2GS2

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.

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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:

Elimination of open defecation practices.
Reduction of stitching, maintainance of sanitation, public health.
Environmental preservation through Namami Gange Program.
Construction of public toilets
Provisions for basic swice delivery.
Swachha Bharat Swavekshan Program.

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:

1Protection of right to life and personal dignity of women [Article 21]
Elimination of open defecation.
2Eliminated the vulnerability of women to crimes like sex rapes, cave-teasing, harrasment due to open defecation.
3Upheld the fundamental duty to treat women with dignity [Article 51(A)]
4Prevention of various disease spread
5Attitudinal change → breaking patriarchal bias against women

"Pehle Sauchalay Fir Dvaraiya"

(II) Children:

1Maintainance of public health standards
2Curb on spread of diseases to maintain health standards of children.
3Construction of 6 separate toilets in schools
led to adequate infrastucture
No hinderance in quality of education.
Reduction in school dropout rates.
4Provisions for clean drinking water for children.
led to adequate infrastucture in schools.
No hinderance in quality of education.
Reduction is school dropout rates.
4Provisions for clean drinking water for children.

(III) Marginalised communities:

1Construction of basic public infrastucture
2A bottom-up approach of the mission ensured an inclusive service delivery.
3Protection of right to life [Article 21] of cleaners → Dignity to lower castes assigned roles of cleaning sewers.
4Established standards of social justice embodied under [Article 38]
5Resource utilisation, environmental preservation protecting tribal rights.

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:

Union list
State list
Concurrent list

Centrally Sponsored Scheme | Central Sector Scheme

1This scheme is partially funded by the Central government in collaboration with the states. | (1) This scheme falls with the subjects under the Union list (original jurisdiction) under the 7th schedule of the constitution or concurrent subjects.

Conceives regarding centrally sponsored schemes

(a) Federal issues

1Encroachment in the legislative jurisdiction of states
2Threat to the cooperative federalism due to dominance of central government.
Extrapolation of central powers on state subjects. [eg: Farms Laws]
1The central sponsor scheme in a fixed ratio (eg: 50:50, 90:30, etc)
2Dissemination of grants-in-aid by the centre for execution of schemes.
2Fully funded by the central government.
3National policies form the umbrella framework for the general sector schemes.

(eg: PM-Ayushman Bharat Scheme.

Concernes regarding centrally sponsored schemes

(a) Federal issues

1Encroachment in the legislative jurisdiction of states
2Threat to the cooperative federalism due to dominance of central government.
Extrapolation of central powers on state subjects. [eg: Farms Laws]
3Perversion of specific demands of the states.
4Reduction in autonomy of states in the execution of schemes.

(b) Fiscal issues

1Overdependence on the central funds compromises effectiveness.
2Delay in grants-in-aid by centre to support scheme.
3Paucity of funds for efficient execution.
4Restrictions on capacity of state to own-own raise funds.

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

1Maintaining standards of integrity
1Democratic functioning of civil servants prioritised social justice and inclusive development.
2Establishes standards of good governance in policy design and implementation.
2It ensures the protection of the rights of the marginalised.
3Paliay Taras initiative against manual scavenging practices

(II) Commitment to public services

1Ensures achieving the aims of the 'Sevottam Model'
2Establishes regional inclusive development based on the consensus oriented model.
3Dedication to does improvement of human development indicators
4Tackling malnutrition, hunger through effective implementation of PDS system.
4Leads to inter collaborative government as coercive by collaboration with local bodies.
5Create public trust regarding executive dealing to participative governance.
3It ensures the protection of the rights of the marginalised.
3Paliay Taras initiative against manual scavenging practices.

(II) Commitment to public services:

1Ensures achieving the aims of the 'Sevottam Model'
2Establishes regional inclusive development based on the consensus oriented model.
3Dedication to does improvement of human development indicators
4Tackling malnutrition, hunger through effective implementation of PDS system.
4Leads to inter collaborative government is coercive by collaboration with local bodies.
5Create public trust regarding executive dealing to participative governance.

Impact of positive public perception on governance

1Effective policy implementation at the grassroot level.
2Jary Nindolan leading to Jary Kalyas ensuring efficiency, effectiveness
3Citizen-centric policy framework
4Bottom-up model of functioning by assists civil servants, better policy targeting.
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 "ReformReformTransform" as suggested by Honourable Prime Minister.
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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

Topper

ANKITA ANIL PATIL

AIR 1402025

Subject & Paper

GS2GS2

Topic

Swachh Bharat Mission

Impact on Vulnerable Sections

Sanitation and Health Outcomes

Writing Stats

1112

Total words

26

Paragraphs

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