Swachh Bharat Mission — Quick Overview
| Scheme Name | Swachh Bharat Mission 2026 — Free Toilet Construction ₹12,000 | SBM-Gramin + Urban | sbmurban.org |
| Launched By | Government of India |
| Launch Year | 2014 |
| Benefit | ₹12,000 incentive for rural household toilet construction (BPL families) via DBT |
| Category | Infrastructure |
| Last Verified | 2 May 2026 |
| Official Portal | https://sbm.gov.in/sbmreport/home.aspx |
What is Swachh Bharat Mission?
Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is India's largest sanitation programme launched on October 2, 2014. Under SBM-Gramin (rural), BPL and identified APL households get ₹12,000 incentive to construct household toilets. Under SBM-Urban, urban local bodies get funding for individual, community, and public toilets. SBM-Gramin Phase 2 focuses on ODF Plus (solid/liquid waste management, plastic waste management).
Under this scheme, eligible beneficiaries receive ₹12,000 incentive for rural household toilet construction (BPL families) via DBT. The scheme was launched in 2014 and is implemented by the Government of India.
स्वच्छ भारत मिशन 2 अक्टूबर 2014 को शुरू भारत का सबसे बड़ा स्वच्छता कार्यक्रम है। SBM-ग्रामीण में BPL/चयनित APL परिवारों को घरेलू शौचालय निर्माण के लिए ₹12,000 प्रोत्साहन राशि। SBM-शहरी में व्यक्तिगत, सामुदायिक और सार्वजनिक शौचालयों के लिए funding। Phase 2: ODF Plus (कचरा प्रबंधन, प्लास्टिक waste)।
₹12,000 शौचालय निर्माण प्रोत्साहन राशि — BPL ग्रामीण परिवारों को DBT से
Benefits of Swachh Bharat Mission
₹12,000 incentive for rural household toilet construction (BPL families) via DBT
Who is Eligible for Swachh Bharat Mission?
- ✓Rural BPL household without an existing pucca toilet — SBM-Gramin
- ✓APL households identified in SECC 2011 survey — SBM-Gramin
- ✓Construction must be done by the family themselves (not contractor)
- ✓Urban households apply through their city's Urban Local Body (ULB)
- ✓Priority: SC/ST, Women-headed households, persons with disability
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Documents Required for Swachh Bharat Mission
How to Apply for Swachh Bharat Mission Online?
- 1Visit the official portal at https://sbm.gov.in/sbmreport/home.aspx
- 2Click on Apply Now or Register button on the homepage
- 3Enter your Aadhaar-linked mobile number and verify OTP
- 4Fill in the online application form with required details
- 5Upload the required documents including Aadhaar and bank passbook
- 6Review all details and submit the application
- 7Note down the application reference number for future tracking
- 8Wait for verification and approval from the concerned authority
Official Government Portal
Apply directly on the official government website. This is the only authorised portal — never pay anyone to apply on your behalf.
🔗Apply on sbm.gov.in/sbmreport/home.aspxFrequently Asked Questions — Swachh Bharat Mission
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Is there any cost to the household for tap connection?+
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