Swachh Bharat Summer Internship / Unnat Bharat Abhiyan (100 Hrs) / Rural Outreach (BT-108) - Important Questions

Describe the main objectives, key components, and implementation approach of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Explain the expected roles and responsibilities of students participating in the 100-hour Swachh Bharat Summer Internship / Unnat Bharat Abhiyan rural outreach programme.

Outline the step-by-step procedure to plan and conduct a baseline household and community survey in a village. Include selection of sampling method, development of data collection tools, field protocol, and key ethical considerations.

Prepare a detailed 30-day action plan (with milestones and daily/weekly activities) for a 100-hour rural internship in one village. Specify human resources, material resources, community engagement steps, and expected outputs.

Describe appropriate solid waste management solutions for a rural village. Discuss source segregation, household composting (vermicomposting and pit composting), community collection systems, and options for recycling and safe disposal.

Design a behaviour change communication (BCC) strategy to increase household toilet use and handwashing with soap in a target village. Include target audiences, key messages, delivery channels, community influencers, and measurable indicators to evaluate effectiveness.

List and justify at least six monitoring and evaluation indicators (qualitative and quantitative) you would use to measure the impact of a sanitation intervention in a village. Describe data collection methods and frequency for each indicator.

Explain the Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) approach. Describe the key steps involved in triggering, follow-up, and sustaining open-defecation-free (ODF) behaviour in rural communities.

Discuss measures to ensure sustainability and long-term maintenance of sanitation infrastructure provided under community outreach programmes. Cover institutional arrangements, user fees or micro-finance options, local capacity building, and monitoring mechanisms.

Prepare an outline (table of contents) for the final report of a 100-hour Swachh Bharat Summer Internship. Specify essential sections, required annexures, types of evidence (photographs, attendance logs, signed community consent), and formats for presenting data and recommendations.

Discuss the ethical considerations and safety protocols (including COVID-19 related precautions) that student volunteers must follow while engaging in fieldwork in rural communities. Include informed consent, data privacy, and protection of vulnerable groups.

Prepare a stakeholder mapping and coordination plan for implementing a village-level sanitation and hygiene project. Identify likely stakeholders, their roles and responsibilities, potential incentives, and mechanisms for coordination and conflict resolution.

Based on a hypothetical successful village intervention, list key lessons learned and propose a strategy for scaling up the intervention to neighboring villages. Describe metrics to decide scalability and potential challenges to be addressed.