The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation had commissioned “Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2019” (SSG 2019) through an independent survey agency to develop ranking of all districts of India on the basis of quantitative and qualitative sanitation (swachhata) parameters. The scope of the survey included survey of public places like schools, Anganwadis, PHCs, Haat/ Bazaars, Panchayat, SC/ST community toilets and citizen’s perception of Swachhata. To build credibility the ministry specifically also launched an intensive awareness campaign.