(a) whether there are provisions for drainage of contaminated water flowing from
wells, handpumps and taps set up under Total Sanitation Campaign (TSC) in the
villages;
(b) if not, the reasons therefor; and
(c) the steps taken/to be taken by the Government in this regard?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF RURAL DEVELPMENT
(SHRI CHANDRA SEKHAR SAHU)
(a) to (c) Solid and liquid Waste Management has been included as a component of Total
Sanitation Campaign (TSC) with effect from 1.4.2006 under which disposal of waste-
water can be undertaken. Upto 10% of the total project cost can be utilized for this
component. In addition, Panchayati Raj Institutions (PRIs) which have received Nirmal
Gram Puraskar can uitilise the prize money for improving and maintaining sanitation
facilities in their respective areas including provision and disposal of waste water
facilities.