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)
Sanitation improvements also tie back to India’s broader water crisis, with rising groundwater stress highlighted in the latest Jal Shakti report
