Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), Phase II Operational Guidelines, 2020–25

The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II Operational Guidelines (2020–25) focus on sustaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) rural areas and upgrading villages to ODF Plus through effective solid and liquid waste management. The guidelines emphasise multi-scheme convergence, community engagement, and local governance empowerment to strengthen sanitation systems, hygiene practices, and environmental sustainability in rural India.

What you’ll find in these guidelines

  • Shift in focus from achieving ODF status to sustaining ODF outcomes and progressing towards ODF Plus, with attention to waste management and visual cleanliness
  • Detailed provisions for managing biodegradable waste, plastic waste, greywater, and faecal sludge as integral components of rural sanitation
  • Mission implementation in a five-year phase (2020–21 to 2024–25) with an estimated outlay of ₹1.4 lakh crore, mobilised through convergence of multiple schemes and funding streams
  • Guidance on multi-level planning (village, district, and state) and defined institutional responsibilities across government and community actors
  • Strong emphasis on asset geotagging, third-party verification, annual monitoring, and capacity building through training and behaviour change communication

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