Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025
▪ It is India’s largest sanitation survey.
▪ It is a nationwide rural sanitation survey by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti.
▪ It will measure the impact of India’s flagship cleanliness program, Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM).
▪ SSG 2025 aims to rigorously assess the on-ground status of rural sanitation, with a sharp focus on sustaining the Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus Model outcomes achieved under SBM-G.
▪ The overarching objective of SSG-2025 is to provide a national ranking of all States/UTs and
Districts of India based on quantitative and qualitative sanitation parameters as identified under SBMII.
ADB’s Five-Year Plan for Urban Infrastructure in India
▪ Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato Kanda announced a transformative five-year plan aimed at enhancing urban infrastructure across India.
▪ This initiative will mobilise up to $10 billion, including third-party capital.
▪ The plan focuses on metro expansions, new Regional Rapid Transit System (RRTS) corridors, and sustainable urban development.
▪ The initiative is anchored by the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF). This fund aims to attract private investment in urban infrastructure.
▪ India’s urban population is projected to exceed 40% by 2030.
DHRUVA initiative
▪ The DHRUVA initiative is a groundbreaking digital policy introduced by the Department of Posts in India.
▪ Launched in 2025, it aims to reshape how address information is structured and utilised across the nation.
▪ DHRUVA stands for Digital Hub for Reference and Unique Virtual Address.
▪ This initiative builds on the earlier Digital Postal Index Number (DIGIPIN) system, enhancing the effectiveness of address data as a critical component of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI).
