SBM(G) Phase II Liquid Waste Management

Summary of SBM (G) Phase II Implementation

Scheme Overview:

• Name: Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) [SBM(G)] Phase II
• Launch Date: April 1, 2020
• Focus Area: Sustainable sanitation and greywater management in villages.
• Objective: To ensure solid and liquid waste management (SLWM) and maintain Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF+) status in villages.

Implementation Details:

• Coverage: As of August 7, 2026, 5,63,809 out of 5,86,944 villages are covered under greywater management systems.
• Monitoring Authority: The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) under the Ministry of Jal Shakti oversees the implementation and monitoring via the Integrated Management Information System (IMIS).

Greywater Management (GWM) Measures:

• Various measures for GWM include:
  • Domestic soak pits, leach pits, and kitchen gardens.
  • Community-level structures like waste stabilization ponds, constructed wetlands, and decentralized wastewater treatment systems (DEWATS).

Financial Assistance:

• Per Capita Assistance:
  • Villages with populations up to 5,000: ₹280 per person.
  • Villages with populations over 5,000: ₹660 per person.
• Funding Sources: States/UTs receive financial assistance based on their Annual Implementation Plan (AIP), previous performance, and budget availability. Additional funding can be sourced from:
  • Finance Commission grants for rural local bodies.
  • Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGS).
  • Other state or central schemes, CSR funds, and revenue generation through business models.

Community Participation:

• States/UTs are encouraged to promote community involvement, behavioral changes, and capacity building through awareness programs related to GWM.

Data Reporting:

• As of August 7, 2026, a total of 42,98,194 GWM assets have been reported through IMIS.
• Breakdown of community GWM assets by state/UT includes:
  • Number of soak pits, leach pits, and community treatment systems.

State-wise GWM Asset Summary (Selected States):

1. Andhra Pradesh:
   • Soak Pits: 25,159,
   • Drainage Facilities: 40,962,
   • Community GWM Systems: 11,260.
2. Bihar:
   • Soak Pits: 2,34,999,
   • Drainage Facilities: 81,199,
   • Community GWM Systems: 9,029.
3. Maharashtra:
   • Soak Pits: 1,47,620,
   • Drainage Facilities: 60,574,
   • Community GWM Systems: 7,587.
4. Uttar Pradesh:
   • Soak Pits: 4,11,424,
   • Drainage Facilities: 6,12,329,
   • Community GWM Systems: 54,861.

Constitutional References:

• The initiative aligns with the constitutional directive under the Directive Principles of State Policy (DPSPs), particularly Article 47, which mandates the state to improve public health and hygiene.

Judicial and Government Support:

• The government provides technical guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) to states/UTs to enhance the capacity of gram panchayats in implementing the scheme.

This structured approach to waste management under SBM(G) Phase II aims to improve sanitation in rural areas, ensuring sustainable practices and community welfare.