{"id":32122,"date":"2024-03-05T05:25:09","date_gmt":"2024-03-05T05:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=32122"},"modified":"2024-03-05T05:25:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T05:25:12","slug":"swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/","title":{"rendered":"Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (SBA) &#8211; UPSC Environment Notes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>In 2014, the Indian government launched the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, also known as the Clean India Mission, as a nationwide campaign with the objective of eradicating open defecation and enhancing the management of solid waste.<\/li><li>It represents a revamped iteration of the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan, which was introduced in 2009 but fell short of its intended objectives.\u00a0<\/li><li>The inaugural phase of the Swachh Bharat mission extended until October 2019, aiming to eliminate manual scavenging, raise awareness, induce behavioral changes in sanitation practices, and enhance local-level capabilities.\u00a0<\/li><li>The second phase, slated for implementation from 2020\u201321 to 2024-25, seeks to maintain open defecation-free status and enhance the management of both solid and liquid waste. Aligned with Sustainable Development Goal 6.2 set by the United Nations in 2015, the mission is divided into rural (&#8220;SBM \u2013 Gramin&#8221;), overseen by the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, and urban (&#8220;SBM \u2013 urban&#8221;), supervised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69fe835e18fd7\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 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class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#OBJECTIVES_OF_SBM\" title=\"OBJECTIVES OF SBM\">OBJECTIVES OF SBM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#COMPONENTS_OF_SBM\" title=\"COMPONENTS OF SBM\">COMPONENTS OF SBM<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#Funding_Mechanism_of_Swachh_Bharat_Abhiyan\" title=\"Funding Mechanism of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan\">Funding Mechanism of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#SUB_SCHEMES_OF_SWACHH_BHARAT_ABHIYAN\" title=\"SUB SCHEMES OF SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN\">SUB SCHEMES OF SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#Swachh_Bharat_Mission_Urban\" title=\"Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban):\">Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban):<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#Swachh_Bharat_Mission_Urban_10\" title=\"Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 1.0:\">Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 1.0:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#Swachh_Bharat_Mission_Urban_20\" title=\"Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0\">Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#Achievements_Expected\" title=\"Achievements Expected:\">Achievements Expected:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#Swachh_Bharat_Mission_Rural\" title=\"Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural)\">Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#Phase_I\" title=\"Phase I:\">Phase I:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#Phase_II\" title=\"Phase II:\">Phase II:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#FAQs_%E2%80%93_Swachh_Bharat_Mission\" title=\"FAQs &#8211; Swachh Bharat Mission\">FAQs &#8211; Swachh Bharat Mission<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#1_What_is_Swachh_Bharat_Mission_SBM\" title=\"1. What is Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)?\">1. What is Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#2_How_does_SBM_differ_from_its_predecessor_Nirmal_Bharat_Abhiyan\" title=\"2. How does SBM differ from its predecessor, Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan?\">2. How does SBM differ from its predecessor, Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#3_What_were_the_objectives_of_Phase_1_of_the_Swachh_Bharat_Mission_2014-2019\" title=\"3. What were the objectives of Phase 1 of the Swachh Bharat Mission (2014-2019)?\">3. What were the objectives of Phase 1 of the Swachh Bharat Mission (2014-2019)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#4_What_are_the_objectives_of_Phase_2_of_the_Swachh_Bharat_Mission_2020-2025\" title=\"4. What are the objectives of Phase 2 of the Swachh Bharat Mission (2020-2025)?\">4. What are the objectives of Phase 2 of the Swachh Bharat Mission (2020-2025)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#5_How_is_the_mission_structured_between_rural_and_urban_areas\" title=\"5. How is the mission structured between rural and urban areas?\">5. How is the mission structured between rural and urban areas?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#6_What_were_the_earlier_sanitation_initiatives_in_India\" title=\"6. What were the earlier sanitation initiatives in India?\">6. What were the earlier sanitation initiatives in India?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#7_What_achievements_has_SBM_made_since_2014\" title=\"7. What achievements has SBM made since 2014?\">7. What achievements has SBM made since 2014?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#8_What_are_the_primary_objectives_of_SBM\" title=\"8. What are the primary objectives of SBM?\">8. What are the primary objectives of SBM?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#9_What_are_the_components_of_SBM\" title=\"9. What are the components of SBM?\">9. What are the components of SBM?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_9811333901\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 9811333901.&nbsp;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/swachh-bharat-abhiyan-sba-upsc-environment-notes\/#Visit_our_YouTube_Channel_%E2%80%93_here\" title=\"Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here\">Visit our YouTube Channel &#8211;&nbsp;here<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"HISTORICAL_SANITATION_INITIATIVE\"><\/span><strong>HISTORICAL SANITATION INITIATIVE<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Formal sanitation endeavors commenced in 1954, marking the initiation of a structured sanitation program in India.\u00a0<\/li><li>An evaluation in rural Madhya Pradesh, encompassing eighty villages, revealed that the TSC program marginally increased the number of households with latrines and exhibited a slight reduction in open defecation. However, no discernible improvement in children&#8217;s health was observed.<\/li><li>The earlier rural sanitation initiative, Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan, faced challenges due to an impractical approach.\u00a0<\/li><li>Consequently, it underwent restructuring and received Cabinet approval on September 24, 2014, transforming into the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan.\u00a0<\/li><li>The trajectory of rural household toilet coverage in India witnessed a notable rise: 1% in 1981, 11% in 1991, 22% in 2001, and 32.7% in 2011.<\/li><li>Since 2014, the Government of India has made significant strides in achieving Open Defecation Free targets. As of January 2020, 36 states and union territories, 706 districts, and over 603,175 villages have been declared open defecation free.\u00a0<\/li><li>This progress has substantially improved water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) conditions.\u00a0<\/li><li>The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) played a pivotal role in transforming the behavior of hundreds of millions of people regarding toilet access and usage.\u00a0<\/li><li>This success is attributed to the Swacch Bharat Mission, led by the Prime Minister. Despite these impressive figures, it remains crucial for social and behavioral change communication approaches to align with service delivery to ensure that families receiving toilets continue to use them consistently.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OBJECTIVES_OF_SBM\"><\/span><strong>OBJECTIVES OF SBM<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Eliminate Open Defecation:<\/strong><ul><li>The primary goal is to eradicate the practice of open defecation across the country.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Conversion of Insanitary Toilets:<\/strong><ul><li>Transforming insanitary toilets into pour-flush toilets, promoting improved sanitation infrastructure.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Eradication of Manual Scavenging:<\/strong><ul><li>Work towards the complete elimination of manual scavenging, addressing the challenges associated with this hazardous practice.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Scientific Processing\/Disposal of Municipal Solid Waste:<\/strong><ul><li>Achieve 100% collection and scientifically manage the processing, disposal, reuse, and recycling of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Behavioral Change in Sanitation Practices:<\/strong><ul><li>Foster a behavioral shift among the populace, encouraging healthy sanitation practices and promoting the use of improved sanitation facilities.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Create Awareness About Sanitation:<\/strong><ul><li>Raise awareness among citizens about the importance of sanitation and its direct linkages with public health.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Strengthening Urban Local Bodies:<\/strong><ul><li>Empower urban local bodies to design, execute, and operate effective sanitation systems, enhancing their capacity for efficient management.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Private Sector Participation:<\/strong><ul><li>Create an enabling environment for increased private sector participation, both in Capital Expenditure and Operation &amp; Maintenance (O&amp;M) costs, to ensure sustainable sanitation solutions.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"COMPONENTS_OF_SBM\"><\/span><strong>COMPONENTS OF SBM<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Construction of Household Toilets:<\/strong><ul><li>Focuses on the construction of toilets at the household level, promoting individual sanitation facilities.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Community &amp; Public Toilets:<\/strong><ul><li>Involves the construction and maintenance of community and public toilets to ensure access to sanitation facilities in shared spaces.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Solid Waste Management:<\/strong><ul><li>Aims to address the management of solid waste by implementing effective collection, processing, and disposal mechanisms.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Information, Education &amp; Communication (IEC) and Public Awareness:<\/strong><ul><li>Encompasses activities related to information dissemination, education, communication, and public awareness to promote behavioral change towards better sanitation practices.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Capacity Building and Administrative &amp; Office Expenses (A&amp;OE):<\/strong><ul><li>Includes efforts to enhance the capacity of stakeholders involved in the mission and covers administrative and office-related expenses.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Funding_Mechanism_of_Swachh_Bharat_Abhiyan\"><\/span><strong>Funding Mechanism of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Budgetary Allocations:<\/strong><ul><li>Funds allocated through the government budget to support the various components of the Swachh Bharat Mission.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>World Bank Support:<\/strong><ul><li>Financial and technical support from the World Bank to aid in the implementation of the mission.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Initiatives:<\/strong><ul><li>Contributions from corporations as part of their CSR initiatives to promote social and environmental causes.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>State Government Funding:<\/strong><ul><li>Financial support from state governments under programs like &#8216;Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan&#8217; and &#8216;Rashtriya Madhyamik Shiksha Abhiyan.&#8217;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Swachh Bharat Kosh (SBK):<\/strong><ul><li>Funding through the Swachh Bharat Kosh, which involves a Swachh Bharat cess, an additional 0.5% on all services in India.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"SUB_SCHEMES_OF_SWACHH_BHARAT_ABHIYAN\"><\/span><strong>SUB SCHEMES OF SWACHH BHARAT ABHIYAN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swachh_Bharat_Mission_Urban\"><\/span><strong>Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban):<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Aimed at providing sanitation and household toilet facilities in statutory towns with a combined population of 377 million.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swachh_Bharat_Mission_Urban_10\"><\/span><strong>Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 1.0:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Commissioned under the Ministry of Urban Development with an estimated cost of Rs 62,009 crore over five years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Targets covering 1.04 crore households, providing 2.5 lakh community toilet seats, 2.6 lakh public toilet seats, and establishing solid waste management facilities in every town.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swachh_Bharat_Mission_Urban_20\"><\/span><strong>Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>In the Union Budget 2021, the government allocated Rs 1,41,678 crores for the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0. The components of SBM-Urban 2.0 include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wastewater Treatment and Faecal Sludge Management:<ul><li>Addressing wastewater treatment, including faecal sludge management, in all Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) with less than 1 lakh population.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Sustainable Sanitation (Construction of Toilets):<ul><li>Focusing on the construction of toilets to promote sustainable sanitation practices.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Solid Waste Management:<ul><li>Enhancing solid waste management mechanisms to ensure effective waste disposal and recycling.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Information, Education, and Communication (IEC):<ul><li>Undertaking activities to create awareness and educate the public regarding sanitation practices.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Capacity Building:<ul><li>Enhancing the capabilities of stakeholders involved in the mission through training and development.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Achievements_Expected\"><\/span><strong>Achievements Expected:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>ODF (Open Defecation Free):<ul><li>No visible faeces in the environment, and every household and public\/community institution using safe technology for faecal disposal.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>ODF+ Certification:<ul><li>All statutory towns certified, ensuring no open defecation or urination, and proper maintenance of community and public toilets.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>ODF++ Certification:<ul><li>Certification for statutory towns with less than 1 lakh population, emphasizing proper treatment and management of faecal sludge\/septage and sewage.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Water+ Certification:<ul><li>Certification for half of the statutory towns with less than 1 lakh population, ensuring no untreated wastewater discharge into the environment or water bodies.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Garbage Free Rating:<ul><li>Rating of at least 3-star &#8220;Garbage Free&#8221; for all statutory towns based on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs&#8217; Star Rating Protocol for Garbage Free cities.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Bioremediation of Legacy Dumpsites:<ul><li>Implementation of bio-remediation measures for all legacy dumpsites.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>Swachh Survekshan:<ul><li>Launch of the Swachh Survekshan 2020 (SS 2020) league for quarterly cleanliness assessments of cities and towns in India.<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Swachh_Bharat_Mission_Rural\"><\/span><strong>Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural), under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitization, Ministry of Jalshakti, consists of two phases:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_I\"><\/span>Phase I:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Restructured from the Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan to Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) launched on October 2, 2014.<\/li><li>Aims to achieve cleanliness in rural areas, making them Open Defecation Free (ODF) in five years.<\/li><li>Provides incentives for the construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHL).<\/li><li>Successfully declared all districts in India as ODF by October 2, 2019.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phase_II\"><\/span>Phase II:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Focuses on sustaining achievements made, ensuring safe access to toilets, effective solid and liquid waste management (SLWM), and no one left behind.<\/li><li>Implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25 with a cost of Rs 1,40,881 crores.<\/li><li>Monitored based on outcomes in four key areas: bio-degradable solid waste management, plastic waste management, fecal sludge management, and grey water management.<\/li><li>Continues to create employment, boost rural economy, and construct toilets and waste management infrastructure.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_%E2%80%93_Swachh_Bharat_Mission\"><\/span><strong>FAQs &#8211; Swachh Bharat Mission<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_Swachh_Bharat_Mission_SBM\"><\/span>1. What is Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is a nationwide campaign launched by the Indian government in 2014, also known as the Clean India Mission. It aims to eliminate open defecation, improve solid waste management, and bring about behavioral changes in sanitation practices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_How_does_SBM_differ_from_its_predecessor_Nirmal_Bharat_Abhiyan\"><\/span>2. How does SBM differ from its predecessor, Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: SBM is a revamped version of Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan, introduced in 2009. Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan faced challenges and fell short of objectives, leading to its restructuring into Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_were_the_objectives_of_Phase_1_of_the_Swachh_Bharat_Mission_2014-2019\"><\/span>3. What were the objectives of Phase 1 of the Swachh Bharat Mission (2014-2019)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Phase 1 aimed to eliminate manual scavenging, raise awareness, induce behavioral changes in sanitation practices, and enhance local-level capabilities. It concluded in October 2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_What_are_the_objectives_of_Phase_2_of_the_Swachh_Bharat_Mission_2020-2025\"><\/span>4. What are the objectives of Phase 2 of the Swachh Bharat Mission (2020-2025)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Phase 2 focuses on sustaining open defecation-free status, improving solid and liquid waste management, and aligning with Sustainable Development Goal 6.2. It will be implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_is_the_mission_structured_between_rural_and_urban_areas\"><\/span>5. How is the mission structured between rural and urban areas?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: SBM has two components: &#8220;SBM \u2013 Gramin&#8221; for rural areas under the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, and &#8220;SBM \u2013 Urban&#8221; for urban areas supervised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_What_were_the_earlier_sanitation_initiatives_in_India\"><\/span>6. What were the earlier sanitation initiatives in India?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: Historical sanitation initiatives include programs like the Central Rural Sanitation Programme (1986), Total Sanitation Campaign (1999), and Nirmal Bharat Abhiyan (2012).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_What_achievements_has_SBM_made_since_2014\"><\/span>7. What achievements has SBM made since 2014?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: As of January 2020, 36 states, 706 districts, and over 603,175 villages have been declared open defecation free, impacting water, sanitation, and hygiene conditions positively.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_What_are_the_primary_objectives_of_SBM\"><\/span>8. What are the primary objectives of SBM?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A: The main objectives include eliminating open defecation, converting insanitary toilets, eradicating manual scavenging, ensuring scientific processing\/disposal of municipal solid waste, inducing behavioral changes, creating awareness, and strengthening local bodies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_are_the_components_of_SBM\"><\/span>9. 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