Seven years of Swachh Bharat Mission
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Key Facts
Type Scheme
Source PRS Legislative Research
Published Monday, 4 May 2026
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
500 GW non-fossil fuel capacity target by 2030
Key Authorities
Key Stakeholders
Government Context
NDA III BJP-led NDA
Left Centre Right
Impact Assessment
8 /10
Impact Score Beneficiaries All citizens (140 crore)
Budget Allocation Rs 52K Crore
Coverage All states and UTs
Implementation Status Operational 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