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Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G)

Support to build household toilets and achieve an open-defecation-free India.

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G) eligibility, benefits, and the application process are summarised below to help you decide whether this central government scheme from Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti suits your needs. You are generally eligible if you are rural residents. Key benefits include Financial assistance for building an individual household toilet, Support for solid and liquid waste management in villages and improved health and dignity, especially for women. To apply for Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G), households can apply through the Gram Panchayat / Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin app, or avail the construction incentive on completion of an approved toilet.

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About the scheme

Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) promotes construction of individual household toilets in rural areas and sustains open-defecation-free (ODF) status through community-led behavioural change and solid/liquid waste management.

Launched: 2014

Benefits

  • Financial assistance for building an individual household toilet
  • Support for solid and liquid waste management in villages
  • Improved health and dignity, especially for women

How to apply

Households can apply through the Gram Panchayat / Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin app, or avail the construction incentive on completion of an approved toilet.

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FAQ — eligibility, benefits & apply

What is the eligibility for Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G)?

Eligibility for Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G) broadly covers rural residents. It is a central government scheme administered by Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti.

What are the benefits of Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G)?

Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G) provides the following benefits: Financial assistance for building an individual household toilet; Support for solid and liquid waste management in villages; Improved health and dignity, especially for women.

How do I apply for Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G)?

To apply for Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G), households can apply through the Gram Panchayat / Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin app, or avail the construction incentive on completion of an approved toilet. Submit your application only through the official source linked on this page.

What documents are required for Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G)?

Required documents vary by scheme and are listed on the official source. Commonly needed: Aadhaar, bank passbook, income or caste certificate, ration card, and (for farmer schemes) land records. Confirm the exact list on the official portal linked on this page.

How do I check my Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G) application or status?

Status and applications are handled on the official government portal, not here. Open the official source linked on this page and use its tracking or beneficiary-search tool. SchemeKendra is informational and does not process applications.

Who is NOT eligible for Swachh Bharat Mission – Gramin (SBM-G)?

Eligibility exclusions depend on the scheme's criteria (income, age, occupation, social category, state). Review the eligibility-at-a-glance panel and the official guidelines linked here to confirm whether you qualify.

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