Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen PHASE I
About Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen PHASE I
Launched in 2014, the scheme "Swachh Bharat Mission – Grameen (Phase I)" by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Government of India, aims to eliminate open defecation in rural India through behavioral change and construction of household and community toilets. Through this scheme, financial assistance and awareness interventions for toilet construction were provided to poor, underprivileged, and marginalized households in rural areas.
Objectives:
- To bring about mass-scale behavior change regarding sanitation and hygiene
- To ensure the construction and usage of household-owned and community-owned toilets
- To establish an accountable mechanism for achieving ODF (Open Defecation Free) India
- To promote Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM)
Benefits
- ₹12,000 financial assistance per toilet to rural households for construction.
- Enhanced rural sanitation coverage through individual and community toilets.
- 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
Who is Eligible
- 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.
How to Apply
Offline
Step 1: The applicant contacts the local Gram Panchayat or Swachhagrahi.
Step 2: Submit the necessary documents listed above.
Step 3: The toilet is constructed using financial assistance.
Step 4: The toilet is geo-tagged and verified through the MIS portal.
Step 5: The incentive amount is credited to the beneficiary’s bank account.
Documents Required
- Aadhaar Card
- Bank Passbook
- Photograph of Constructed Toilet (for verification and geo-tagging)
- Any other documents if required
Who Is Not Eligible
- Households already possessing functional toilets were not eligible for the financial assistance.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the aim of the scheme?
The aim of the scheme is to eliminate open defecation in rural India through toilet construction and behavioral change.
- Who is eligible to apply under the scheme?
Rural households without toilet facilities, especially those that are poor, underprivileged, or marginalized.
- Are households with existing toilets eligible?
No, households with existing functional toilets are not eligible for the incentive.
- What steps are involved in applying for the scheme?
Contact the local Gram Panchayat, submit documents, construct the toilet, verify it through geo-tagging, and receive the incentive.
- What kind of toilets were promoted under this scheme?
The scheme promoted twin-pit toilets as a cost-effective and sustainable sanitation solution.
- How does twin pit toilet technology work?
Two pits are used alternately, and the filled pit is sealed for decomposition, turning waste into safe manure.
- How long does each pit last?
Each pit is typically designed to last around three years, depending on usage.
- What is the IMIS system used in this scheme?
IMIS (Integrated Management Information System) is used for real-time tracking of toilet construction and verification.
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