Question

16. Consider the following statements regarding Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK):
1. The objective of SBK is to improve cleanliness levels in rural and urban areas, including in schools.
2. It has been set up to facilitate channelization of philanthropic contributions and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds towards this cause.
3. It is regulated by RBI.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?

• A. Only 1 and 2
• B. Only 3
• C. Only 2 and 3
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Only 1 and 2

The Swachh Bharat Kosh would be administered by a Governing Council chaired by Secretary, Department of Expenditure.
Individuals and philanthropists have expressed interest in contributing to efforts to achieve the objective of Clean India (Swachh Bharat) by the year 2019. The Swachh Bharat Kosh has been set up to facilitate channelization of philanthropic contributions and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds towards this cause.
The following broad activities will be financed from the Kosh:
1. Construction of community/individual toilets in rural areas, urban areas, in elementary, secondary and senior secondary government schools, aangan-waadis (Centres that provide support to children below 6 years and their mothers under the Integrated Child Development Scheme, Ministry of Women and Child Development);
2.Renovation and repair of dysfunctional community/individual toilets in elementary, secondary and senior secondary government schools and aangan-wadis;
3. Construction activity for water supply to the constructed toilets;
4. Training and skill development to facilitate maintenance of constructed toilets and to ensure its inter-linkages with education on hygiene;
5. Other initiatives of improving sanitation and cleanliness in rural and urban areas including solid and liquid waste management;