Swachh Bharat Mission (Clean India Mission)
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Government scheme — a structured programme with defined beneficiaries, budget allocation, and delivery mechanisms. The primary instrument for delivering welfare and development outcomes.
Summary
Nationwide campaign to eliminate open defecation and improve solid waste management. Built over 11 crore toilets in rural and urban areas and declared India open-defecation free by October 2019.
Key Facts
TypeScheme
SourceHistorical Record
PublishedThursday, 2 October 2014
Affected Population~900 million rural households, 190 million lacking safe water
Key Numbers
Jal Jeevan Mission: Rs 60,000 crore/year
14.5 crore rural tap connections delivered
SBM 2.0: Rs 1.4 lakh crore outlay
PMAY-U: 1.18 crore houses sanctioned
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA IBJP-led NDA
LeftCentreRight
Impact Assessment
8/10
Impact ScoreBeneficiariesAll citizens (140 crore)
Budget AllocationRs 52K Crore
CoverageAll states and UTs
Implementation StatusOperational
80% implemented
Key Outcomes
- 12 crore+ household toilets constructed
- All districts declared ODF (Open Defecation Free)
- Solid waste processing capacity increased to 75%
Challenges
- Sustainability of ODF status
- Urban waste management gaps
- Behavioural change in some regions
SDG Alignment
Amendment History
1 change recorded for this policy.
SectorsTuesday, 11 August 2026via historical
Health, Rural Development, Urban Development, Water & Sanitation