Report on Swachh Bharat Mission - Grameen

The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Water Resources in February 2025 published a report analyzing the implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G).

About SBM-G

  • Launched in 2014, SBM-G is a centrally sponsored scheme aimed at achieving comprehensive rural sanitation coverage.
  • The scheme follows a Jan Aandolan model, encouraging mass participation.

Phases of SBM-G

  • Phase-I (2014-2019): Focused on making India Open Defecation Free (ODF) by providing toilet access to all rural households.
  • Phase-II (2019-2025): Emphasizes ODF sustainability, solid and liquid waste management, and visual cleanliness.

Funding Pattern

  • 60:40 cost-sharing between the Centre and States.
  • Higher central contributions for special-category states and UTs.

Achievements

  • Rural ....
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