<h1>Government Launches Swachh Bharat Kosh Guidelines to Boost CSR and Philanthropy for Clean India Initiative by 2019.</h1> The government has issued operational guidelines for the Swachh Bharat Kosh, effective immediately, to channel philanthropic and CSR contributions towards the Clean India initiative by 2019. The fund will be managed by a Governing Council led by the Secretary of the Department of Expenditure. Contributions will be collected in a designated bank account and acknowledged based on donation size. The Kosh will finance sanitation projects, including toilet construction and maintenance, with a focus on schools and innovative projects. Project proposals will be reviewed quarterly, and existing institutions will handle implementation. Financial accountability will be ensured through regular audits and monitoring.