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

Define Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS). Explain the key steps involved in triggering and sustaining CLTS in a rural village.

Describe the components of a Village Sanitation Plan (VSP). Outline the process and data required to prepare a VSP during a rural field internship.

Explain Behaviour Change Communication (BCC) strategies used to promote consistent toilet use and handwashing in rural communities. Give examples of interpersonal and mass communication tools appropriate for village settings.

Discuss methods for assessing sanitation coverage and determining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in a village. List key indicators, describe suitable data collection tools, and explain the verification process.

Describe low-cost solid and liquid waste management practices suitable for a small rural habitation. Include options for household-level and community-level interventions and explain how they can be maintained sustainably.

Enumerate the roles and responsibilities of a student intern during the Swachh Bharat Summer Internship or Unnat Bharat Abhiyan rural outreach activities. Explain tasks related to community engagement, data collection, and reporting.

Outline the steps to conduct a baseline household survey on sanitation and hygiene in a village. Prepare a concise questionnaire with at least eight essential items that capture access, usage, and behaviour.

Critically analyze common challenges in achieving sustained behaviour change in rural sanitation programmes. Propose a set of monitoring indicators and a simple follow-up schedule to track long-term sustainability.