What you get
- Block Level: The Gram Panchayat that attains the first position at the block level receives a cash prize of 1 lakh rupees. This monetary reward serves as recognition for their exemplary efforts in maintaining cleanliness and sanitation within their community. 1. District Level: The prize amount increases to 3 lakh rupees at the district level. Two Gram Panchayats can receive the prize if a district has more than 300 Gram Panchayats. This encourages healthy competition among Gram Panchayats within the district, fostering a cleaner and more hygienic environment. 1. Division Level: The winning Gram Panchayat at the division level is awarded a cash prize of 5 lakh rupees. This higher prize amount recognizes the exceptional cleanliness standards achieved by the Gram Panchayat within their division. 1. State Level: The highest recognition and incentives are reserved for the winning Gram Panchayat at the state level. The state-level winner receives a generous cash prize of 10 lakh rupees. This substantial reward serves as a testament to their outstanding commitment to cleanliness and sanitation practices.
Who can apply
Required Paperwork
- Aadhaar Card
- PAN Card
- Income Certificate
- Residence Proof (Domicile)
Common Questions
What is MVSSP?
MVSSP stands for Maharishi Valmiki Sampoorn Swachata Puruskar, which is a competition organized by the Government of Himachal Pradesh to recognize and reward the cleanest Gram Panchayats at various levels.
Who is eligible to participate in the MVSSP competition?
Any Gram Panchayat that has achieved the status of being open defecation-free is eligible to participate in the MVSSP competition.
Can a Gram Panchayat participate in the MVSSP competition if it has previously won an award at a lower level?
Yes, a Gram Panchayat can participate in the competition at a higher level even if it has won an award at a lower level. However, winning Gram Panchayats at any level are excluded from participating in the same level for the next three years.
How are the assessments conducted in the MVSSP competition?
Assessment committees are set up at block, district, division, and state levels. The assessments are carried out based on prescribed norms and marking criteria by these committees.
Who makes up the assessment committees at different levels?
The assessment committees comprise members from Panchayat Samiti, NGOs, government officials from line departments, local press representatives, and other relevant stakeholders.
How is the assessment process carried out at the block level?
The block-level assessment committee visits all the participating Gram Panchayats in the block, assesses them based on the prescribed norms, and selects the best/cleanest Panchayats in that block.
What happens after the block-level assessment?
The block-level winners proceed to participate in the district-level competition, where a similar assessment process is conducted to select the best Panchayats at the district level
When do the assessments take place?
The assessments of the participating Gram Panchayats occur between April and July each year, with specific dates varying annually.
What are the prizes awarded to the winners?
The winners of MVSSP at different levels receive cash prizes, with amounts ranging from 1 lakh at the block level to 10 lakh at the state level.
Can a Gram Panchayat that has won at the state level participate again in the following years?
No, a Gram Panchayat that has won at the state level is not eligible to participate in the competition for the next three years after the year of winning.