Which year marks the beginning of phase 2 of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. 2020-21.
Other Information-
- Phase 2 of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) started in the year 2020-21.
- The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) will be implemented as a Mission with a total outlay of Rs 1,40,881 crore for the period from 2020-21 to 2024-25.
- Out of Rs 1,40,881 crore allocated by the government for this programme, Rs 52,497 crore will be allocated from the budget of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
- Under this programme, with a focus on ODF Plus, the Open Defecation Free campaign will be continued and solid and liquid waste management will also be promoted.
- The solid and liquid waste management will be monitored on the basis of the following four indicators-
- plastic waste management
- Biodegradable Solid Waste Management (Including Animal Waste Management)
- gray water management
- fecal sludge management