Nagpur’s rural belt has flunked the Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2025 audit, exposing gaping holes in implementation, fake compliance, and bureaucratic apathy. While Maharashtra shows decent progress, Nagpur district’s villages tell a tale of failed promises and neglected infrastructure.
In the Direct Observation category, Nagpur scored a shocking 227 out of 540, far below the national average. Only 35% of households practiced waste segregation, and nearly 40% lacked twin bins or door-to-door collection. This — despite reported “100% completion” on government dashboards.
On-ground surveys across 45 villages found broken toilets, open drains, and garbage around Anganwadis and panchayat offices. A mere 18% of schools displayed any cleanliness messaging, further dragging the district’s score.
The situation worsens when it comes to infrastructure. Out of 8 Faecal Sludge Treatment Plants, only 3 were functional, and none of the GOBARdhan biogas units were operational. Most Plastic Waste Units lacked trained staff or even basic records, resulting in a pathetic 84 out of 190 in plant functionality.
Public engagement? Non-existent. Just 21% of villagers recalled any awareness drive, and only 1 in 4 knew about local Swachhata committees. The IEC efforts were sporadic at best, invisible at worst.
Experts blame Nagpur’s downfall on over-reliance on contractors, missing accountability, and top-down tokenism. If funding is tied to these results, Nagpur risks losing future sanitation grants unless it fixes its rot — fast.
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