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Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban and Rural

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (for Urban) and Ministry of Jal Shakti (for Rural)activesocialLaunched: 2014-10-02

About the Scheme

SBM is India's flagship sanitation mission launched Oct 2 2014. Phase I built 11.98 crore toilets; achieved ODF India by 2019. Phase II (SBM-G 2.0 and SBM-U 2.0) focuses on ODF Plus/Model villages and Garbage Free Cities. 5.44 lakh+ ODF Plus villages; 1.96 lakh ODF Plus Model villages. 4,479 urban cities ODF+.

Target Beneficiaries: 1.4 billion Indians; 5.44 lakh ODF Plus villages; 4,479 urban cities ODF+; 1,191 Water Plus cities

Implementing Agency: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (for Urban) and Ministry of Jal Shakti (for Rural)

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✦Key Features

  • 11.98 crore Individual Household Latrines built; 2.65 lakh Community Sanitary Complexes
  • 5.44 lakh ODF Plus villages (out of 5.94 lakh total); 1.96 lakh ODF Plus Model villages
  • SBM-Rural Phase II (2020-25): ODF Plus: solid waste, liquid waste, biodegradable waste management
  • SBM-Urban Phase II (2021-26): Garbage Free Cities 1-5 star; 4,479 ODF+; 1,191 Water Plus cities
  • Swachh Survekshan: annual city cleanliness ranking competition since 2016
  • ODF Plus Model States: J&K, Sikkim, Lakshadweep, D&NH and Daman & Diu
  • SBM-U 2.0 focus: faecal sludge management, legacy waste remediation

✓Eligibility Criteria

  • Households without existing functional toilets (for IHHLs).
  • Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) for public and community toilets and waste management projects.
  • Gram Panchayats (GPs) for rural sanitation and waste management initiatives.
  • Individuals and communities committed to adopting hygienic practices.

★Benefits

  • Improved public health and reduced incidence of sanitation-related diseases.
  • Enhanced dignity and safety, especially for women and children.
  • Reduced environmental pollution and improved aesthetic appeal of surroundings.
  • Economic benefits through reduced healthcare costs and potential job creation in waste management.
  • Contribution to India's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), particularly SDG 6 (clean water and sanitation).

▶Application Process

  • Submit an application online through the SBM portal or offline at the respective Gram Panchayat/Urban Local Body office.
  • Provide necessary personal and household details along with required documents.
  • Application undergoes verification by local authorities to assess eligibility.
  • Upon approval, financial assistance/subsidy is disbursed for toilet construction.
  • Construction of the toilet facility by the beneficiary or through designated agencies.
  • Post-construction verification ensures proper utilization and functionality.

₹ Budget Allocation

52137

UPSC Relevance

GS Paper: GS2

Prelims Relevance8%
Mains Relevance9%

Syllabus Tags

SanitationUrban DevelopmentRural DevelopmentPublic HealthGS2