Central government scheme · Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation)

Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II

Also called SBM(G)

Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II is run by the Ministry of Jal Shakti (Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation). It is for rural households that are Below Poverty Line (BPL) and also identified Above Poverty Line households that are SC/ST, small or marginal farmers, landless labourers with a homestead, physically handicapped, or women-headed to keep villages open-defecation free and manage waste. Eligible households get a ₹12,000 incentive to build an individual household latrine. To apply, contact your Gram Panchayat or block office about the household toilet incentive and build the toilet as per your state's process.

Written by AI from the official details below.

Who can apply for SBM(G)

  • Toilet incentive: rural households that are Below Poverty Line (BPL).
  • Also identified Above Poverty Line households that are SC/ST, small or marginal farmers, landless labourers with a homestead, physically handicapped, or women-headed.

SBM(G) benefits

  • ₹12,000 incentive to build an individual household latrine (IHHL).
  • States may pay a higher amount by adding their own share.
  • Gram Panchayats get funds for community sanitary complexes and village solid and liquid waste management.

How to apply for SBM(G)

  1. Contact your Gram Panchayat or block office about the household toilet incentive.
  2. Build the toilet as per your state's process; the incentive is paid to eligible households.

Where it applies

Every state and union territory. See what else applies near you

Checked

Checked against the sources below on 16 October 2026. Rules change, so confirm on the official site before you apply.

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