World Bank points out social risks in Swachch Bharat Mission

September 07, 2015 09:39

A World Bank assessment of Swachch Bharat Mission has highlighted some possible environmental and social risks in its implementation, but expresses hope of good results if gaps are addressed.

World Bank, which is lending support to PM Narendra Modi's dream project, conducted its assessment in the five states of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, West Bengal and Odisha.

The overall environmental impact of the project is likely to be positive.

But likely risks include contamination of groundwater supplies due to poor sanitation facilities, institutional sanitation facilities may pose general environmental and health problems and there could be potential impact on natural resources, and natural and cultural heritage.

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