(a) whether the Government has made any estimate of the increase in the sewage generation consequent upon the construction of toilets under Swachch Bharat Mission; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Government has made any estimate of the increase in the sewage generation consequent upon the construction of toilets under Swachch Bharat Mission; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION
(SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)
(a) No sir. In rural areas because of the low density of population and scattered households less quantity of sewage is being generated. Furthermore, under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), twin leach pit toilets are being promoted, under which no sewage is generated.
(b) Does not arise.
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