NSSO has released the key indicators on Drinking water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Housing Condition in India based on 69th round survey (July 2012 – December 2012). The last survey on these subjects was undertaken in the 65th round of NSS (July 2008- June 2009).

The National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) conducted a nation-wide survey on ‘Drinking water, Sanitation, Hygiene and Housing Condition’ in its 69th round (July 2012-December 2012) of operations. The objective of the survey was to examine and study different aspects of living conditions necessary for decent and healthy living of the household members by developing suitable indicators based upon collected information. The last survey on these subjects was undertaken in the 65th round of NSS (July 2008- June 2009).