Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin (SBM-G) is a flagship program of the Government of India that aims to achieve universal sanitation coverage, improve cleanliness, and eliminate open defecation in rural areas.
Key Objectives
- Bring about an improvement in the general quality of life in the rural areas
- Accelerate sanitation coverage in rural areas
- Motivate communities to adopt sustainable sanitation practices
- Encourage cost-effective and appropriate technologies for ecologically safe and sustainable sanitation
- Develop community-managed sanitation systems
- Create significant positive impact on gender and promote social inclusion
Implementation Strategy
The implementation strategy for SBM-G focuses on:
- Behavior change communication
- Community participation
- Flexible technology options
- Capacity building
- Monitoring and evaluation
Components
Individual Household Latrines (IHHL)
Financial assistance provided to Below Poverty Line (BPL) households and identified Above Poverty Line (APL) households for construction of individual household latrines.
Community Sanitary Complexes
Construction of community toilets for small communities where individual household latrines are not feasible.
Solid and Liquid Waste Management
Activities for proper disposal of solid and liquid waste to maintain cleanliness in villages.
Information, Education, and Communication
Awareness creation and behavior change activities to promote sustainable sanitation practices.
Success Stories
"Through the implementation of SBM-G, numerous villages across Andhra Pradesh have achieved Open Defecation Free (ODF) status. Communities have embraced sustainable sanitation practices, leading to improved health outcomes and better quality of life."
Get Involved
To learn more about SBM-G implementation in your area or to participate in the program, please contact your local Gram Panchayat office or district administration.