As stated earlier, there are certain norms of safe sanitation which the hospitality facilities (resorts, hotels, restaurants, homestays, dharmshalas, etc.) are expected to follow.

It is in this context that the However, the purpose is to motivate the tourist entity and gradually attain the status of total compliance. Therefore, the self-scoring method is devised where marks are awarded for achieving each parameter, and accordingly deduction of marks is proposed for non- compliance.
A total of 200 marks are to be awarded, out of which 80 marks are for Faecal Sludge Management (Management of Human excreta), 80 marks for Solid Waste Management and 40 marks for Greywater Management

The participating entities need to score at least 50% of the marks in each theme to become entitled for Swachhata Green Leaf certification (1 Leaf, 3 Leaf or 5 Leaf). In due course, these ratings should be made a part of industry branding ratings such as those by Trip Advisor, OYO, bookings.com and others to integrate ‘safely managed sanitation’ related indicators also in their evaluation of facilities. This may be done in collaboration with the national SBM(G) mission. The details of the evaluation criteria for Current Certification Status are provided below.

The Rating System broadly termed as the ‘Swachhata Green Leaf Rating’ may be appropriately modified to more convenient terms such as 1 Leaf status, 3 Leaf status and 5 Leaf status based on the obtained scores by the tourist entity.