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

Explain the principles and steps of Participatory Rural Appraisal (PRA) and discuss its role in planning Swachh Bharat / Unnat Bharat interventions at the village level.

Describe the methodology for conducting a household sanitation baseline survey in a rural village. Include sampling strategies, key indicators to be measured, and the data collection tools you would use.

Prepare an IEC (Information, Education and Communication) plan aimed at increasing adoption of household toilets in a rural community. Specify key messages, communication channels, target audiences, and monitoring metrics.

Discuss techniques for community mobilization and sustaining community participation during the 100‑hour Swachh Bharat Summer Internship / Unnat Bharat Abhiyan field activities. Provide examples of mobilization activities and indicators of success.

Explain the steps involved in forming a gender‑inclusive Village Sanitation Committee. What roles and responsibilities should be defined to ensure effective implementation and sustainability?

Describe low‑cost decentralized methods for rural solid waste management suitable for villages with populations under 5,000. Compare at least three methods, outlining advantages, limitations and typical resource requirements for each.

Outline a monitoring and evaluation (M&E) framework for a 100‑hour rural outreach project focused on sanitation and hygiene. Define inputs, outputs, outcomes, suggested indicators (quantitative and qualitative), and data sources.

Explain how behaviour change theories such as the Health Belief Model and the Theory of Planned Behavior can be applied to improve handwashing practices in rural communities. Provide specific examples of interventions mapped to theoretical constructs.

Design a simple cost‑estimate template for construction of a community toilet block in a village. Identify the major cost heads and explain considerations for operation and maintenance (O&M) budgeting.

Discuss the ethical considerations and consent procedures that should be followed while conducting interviews and observations during rural fieldwork under Unnat Bharat Abhiyan.

Explain methods for mapping water and sanitation infrastructure in a village using low‑cost GIS or participatory mapping techniques. What essential data layers should be collected and why?

Evaluate strategies for integrating sanitation improvements with livelihoods programs in rural outreach initiatives. Provide two illustrative case examples showing how sanitation interventions can enhance local livelihoods.