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Report of Sub-Group of CMs on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan submitted to PM

The sub-group on Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan has recommended 15 thousand rupees assistance for construction of one household toilet in both urban and rural areas. The sub group of Chief Ministers of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana and Uttarakhand yesterday submitted a report to the Prime Minister. <br/><br/>Talking to reporters, Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, it was suggested to levy Swachh Bharat cess by the Central Government on various items including petrol, diesel and telecom services to raise resources for the programme.<br/><br/>AIR correspondent reports the sub group has suggested to bring the behavioral change and encouraging positive habits related to sanitation and cleanliness among the people besides inclusion of sanitation and cleanliness in school curriculum.<br/><br/>The report suggests of forming a team of students to be called as Swachhta Senani. It has also recommended setting up of a dedicated mission for the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan, both at national and state level. <br/><br/>The sub group has proposed a National Technical Board in the states and local bodies in identification, evaluation, selection and procurement of technologies. <br/><br/>In order to improve the viability of waste management activities, the report proposes provision of tax exemptions by the Centre and the State Government to the private sector.

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