Swachh Bharat Mission 2025: New Support for Rural Sanitation
The Ministry of Jal Shakti, in a Rajya Sabha reply today (18 Aug), shared the latest allocations under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase-II. Villages must set up compost pits, soak pits, and greywater management systems, with per capita financial aid of ₹60 (population ≤5,000) and ₹45 (above 5,000) for solid waste. For greywater, support rises to ₹280–₹660 per capita, with each village guaranteed at least ₹1 lakh.
Funding flows from SBM-G, 15th Finance Commission grants, and schemes like MGNREGS, with States free to prioritize based on local needs.
Top States – SBM(G) Central Share 2024–25
| State/UT | Allocation (₹ Cr) |
|---|---|
| Uttar Pradesh | 785.64 |
| Maharashtra | 189.14 |
| Jammu & Kashmir | 185.00 |
| Gujarat | 151.40 |
| West Bengal | 150.47 |
Alongside funding, campaigns like Swachhata Hi Seva have mobilized 30+ crore people, linking rural sanitation with community-driven behavior change.
Source: PIB, Ministry of Jal Shakti (Rajya Sabha reply, 18 Aug 2025)
