Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen PHASE I

Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen PHASE I क्या है?

The scheme aims to eliminate open defecation and improve rural sanitation by supporting toilet construction and promoting usage among poor and marginalized rural households.

लाभ

1. ₹12,000 financial assistance per toilet to rural households for construction. 1. Enhanced rural sanitation coverage through individual and community toilets. 1. Significant reduction in open defecation practices across India. **Activities under the Scheme:** - Construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHL) - Construction of Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs) - Solid Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) activities - Information, Education and Communication (IEC) - Human Resource Development (HRD) activities

स्तर

Central

मंत्रालय / विभाग

Ministry Of Jal Shakti

लाभ का प्रकार

cash

मुख्य पात्रता

- The applicant should be from a rural household that lacked a toilet before the scheme. - The applicant should belong to poor, underprivileged, or marginalized sections. > **Note:** Preference given to households led by women, elderly, disabled, or socio-economically weaker sections.

अंतिम सत्यापन

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Benefits

1. ₹12,000 financial assistance per toilet to rural households for construction. 1. Enhanced rural sanitation coverage through individual and community toilets. 1. Significant reduction in open defecation practices across India. **Activities under the Scheme:** - Construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHL) - Construction of Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs) - Solid Liquid Waste Management (SLWM) activities - Information, Education and Communication (IEC) - Human Resource Development (HRD) activities

Eligibility

Documents Required

How to Apply

1. Step 1: Offline application — step 1

   Step 1: The applicant contacts the local Gram Panchayat or Swachhagrahi.

2. Step 2: Offline application — step 2

   Step 2: Submit the necessary documents listed above.

3. Step 3: Offline application — step 3

   Step 3: The toilet is constructed using financial assistance.

4. Step 4: Offline application — step 4

   Step 4: The toilet is geo-tagged and verified through the MIS portal.

5. Step 5: Offline application — step 5

   Step 5: The incentive amount is credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.

Sources & References

• Official scheme website ↗
• Source record ↗
• Information is summarised from official government sources. Verify all details on the official website before applying.