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

Explain the objectives, key components and expected outcomes of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) as applicable to rural outreach activities. Discuss how these objectives guide planning and implementation during a 100-hour rural internship.

Describe the methodology for conducting a baseline household survey in a rural village for sanitation and hygiene assessment. Include sampling strategy, questionnaire design, data collection tools and quality assurance measures.

Enumerate and explain the step-by-step process for planning and conducting a Community-Led Total Sanitation (CLTS) triggering session in a village. Discuss the role of facilitators, community mobilization techniques and indicators of triggering success.

Describe the recommended practices for safe solid waste management at the household and community level in rural areas. Cover segregation at source, storage, collection, composting/vermicomposting and final disposal options.

Design an Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaign aimed at promoting sustained use of toilets and handwashing with soap in a rural panchayat. Specify key messages, target audiences, communication channels, materials and evaluation metrics.

List and explain the monitoring and evaluation (M&E) indicators and tools suitable for tracking progress of sanitation and hygiene interventions during a 100-hour rural internship. Include both qualitative and quantitative indicators and sample reporting templates.

Describe the essential health and hygiene education topics to be delivered in rural schools as part of the outreach programme. Recommend interactive methods and assessment techniques to ensure learning and behavior change.

Using the standard sample-size formula for estimating a proportion, calculate the required sample size for a baseline survey in a village of 1,200 people assuming an expected proportion $p=0.5$, desired margin of error $e=0.05$ and confidence level corresponding to $Z=1.96$. Use the formula:

$$n = \left(\frac{Z^{2} p \left(1-p\right)}{e^{2}}\right)$$

Show all calculation steps and report the final sample size (rounding up appropriately).

Outline the ethical considerations to be observed while conducting household surveys and interventions in rural areas. Describe the process of obtaining informed consent, maintaining confidentiality and managing sensitive information during the internship.

Prepare a detailed structure for the daily activity log and the final internship report for the 100-hour rural outreach. List the essential sections, expected contents and sample entries for three representative days of fieldwork.