A Critical Evaluation of Government Programme for Health, Hygiene and Sanitation to Improve Quality of Life in India

Abstract: Swachh Bharat Mission has been a path breaking initiative taken by Government of India for rural and urban sanitation. This study explores the utilization of allocated funds and finds out reasons why improvement of quality of life still seems a far fetched goal. The study unveils the gaps between the targets and achievements by using mathematical model. The researcher unearths the discrepancies and digs deep into the six layers, i.e., planning, project implementation, management of fund, monitoring and evaluation, information, education and communication. The findings of research throws light on some planning level weaknesses and irregularities, which are critical for the success of the programme. The study concluded and suggested that the proper implementation of programme is indispensable for achieving the targets. Keywords: Planning and Project Implementation, Management of Fund, Monitoring and Evaluation, Health and Sanitation, Quality of Life JEL Classification Number: H51, I18 and O21