GOVERNMENT OF INDIA
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01/08/2026 - 11:49
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02/10/2026 - 23:45
Time zone: IST (GMT +5.30 Hrs)
Created : 1/08/2026
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In the last 12 years, SBM(G) has evolved from a sanitation programme into a nationwide movement that has improved public health, enhanced dignity of women, empowered communities and promoted sustainable rural development. Building on the achievement of Open Defecation Free (ODF) status, SBM(G) 2.0 has expanded its focus to sustaining sanitation outcomes through interventions such as Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs), Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs), Solid and Liquid Waste Management, Plastic Waste Management, Faecal Sludge Management, GOBARdhan, Information, Education and Communication (IEC) and Capacity Building. The current phase of the Mission is scheduled to conclude in March 2027.
As the Department prepares the roadmap for the next phase of rural sanitation, it seeks ideas from citizens to sustain and strengthen the gains achieved under SBM(G) while addressing emerging challenges related to waste management, resource recovery, environmental sustainability, Operation & Maintenance (O&M) and long-term community ownership of assets and outcomes. Innovative, practical and scalable solutions are required to enhance sanitation service delivery, strengthen waste management systems, promote behavioural change and accelerate the transition towards a circular waste-to-wealth economy. Given that the diversities of rural areas from urban cities, suggestions and ideas, specific to rural scenarios will be highly appreciated. Along with these, with peri-urban areas / villages also growing fast and having characteristics of urban centers, solutions specific for such areas are also being sought.
The success of SBM(G) has been driven by the spirit of Jan Bhagidari (People's Participation). Citizens, Gram Panchayats, SHGs, youth, Swachhagrahis and other stakeholders have been at the forefront of transforming rural sanitation and their continued participation will remain critical for sustaining these achievements.
Accordingly, the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti in collaboration with MyGov, invites citizens, youth, Gram Panchayats, SHGs, academic and research institutions, development partners and other stakeholders to share their suggestions and ideas for the next phase of rural sanitation programme on the following:
- Areas to be taken up (including existing areas where gaps may be remaining)
- New technological interventions for SWM, GWM, FSM.
- Rural Sanitation
- Solutions for treating pollution in small nallahs/rivulets discharging into rivers in rural areas.
- Adoption of solutions based on traditional knowledge and ancient wisdom in new settings for rural India.
- Any other area related to the programme.
The suggestions received will help and guide the next phase of SBM(G) and contribute to building cleaner, healthier and environmentally sustainable villages that will be strong contributors for achieving the goal of Viksit Bharat@2047.
Participation Guidelines
- All Citizens, youth (including students), Gram Panchayats & SHGs, academic and research institutions, development partners, NGOs and other stakeholders are invited to contribute ideas for shaping the next phase of rural sanitation and solid-liquid waste management under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen).
- For detailed information about SBM(G) Phase II, applicants may visit the SBM(G) Phase II operational guidelines available on website of the Department (https://swachhbharatmission.ddws.gov.in). The guidelines can also be assessed through: https://swachhbharatmission.ddws.gov.in/sites/default/files/Guidelines/SBMG%20Phase-II%20Operational%20Guidelines.pdf
- Suggestions may be submitted on any of the major components of SBM(G), including Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs), Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs), Solid Waste Management, Liquid Waste Management, Plastic Waste Management, GOBARdhan, Faecal Sludge Management, Information, Education and Communication (IEC) and Capacity Building. Global best practices forming the bases of solution, may also duly mentioned and referred.
- Participants are encouraged to propose innovative, technology-driven, scientific, managerial, practical, feasible and scalable solutions to address rural sanitation challenges and strengthen long-term sustainability.
- Suggestions should focus on supporting the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, in developing the roadmap for the next phase of rural sanitation for India.
- Participants are required to register on the MyGov platform and submit their suggestions through the prescribed online form.
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Cleanliness Scorecard for Every Village – Create a monthly scorecard based on cleanliness, waste management, ODF Plus activities and public participation.
School-to-Village Cleanliness Campaign – Involve students in cleanliness awareness and encourage them to spread the message among their families.
Best Clean Street / Best Clean Ward Competition – Organize monthly or quarterly competitions and give recognition to the best-performing areas.
Plastic-Free Village Initiative – Encourage alternatives to single-use plastic and establish regular plastic collection drives.
Community Monitoring through WhatsApp – Create village-level groups where citizens can report garbage spots, overflowing drains and sanitation problems with photographs.
Women SHGs as Sanitation Entrepreneurs – Support Self-Help Groups in activities such as waste collection, compost production, sanitary products and recycling.
Cleanliness Before Festivals – Conduct special cleanliness drives before and after festival
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Recognition Instead of Only Penalties – Publicly appreciate households, schools and institutions that consistently maintain cleanliness.
Sustainable ODF Plus Villages – Focus not only on toilet construction but also on regular toilet usage, greywater management and solid-liquid waste management.
Clean Village Dashboard – Maintain simple monthly digital records of cleanliness activities, waste collection, composting, awareness programs and citizen participation.
Key Thought:
“Swachh Bharat Mission should not be treated as a one-time campaign; it should become a continuous village movement driven by community participation and local innovation.”
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🌱 Clean Village, Circular Village
My idea for the next phase of SBM(G) focuses on waste segregation, waste-to-wealth, women-led SHG initiatives, better sanitation maintenance, smart technology and sustainable wastewater management.
With Jan Bhagidari and local solutions, rural and peri-urban villages can become cleaner, healthier, environmentally sustainable and self-reliant.
Clean Today. Green Tomorrow. Strong Villages & Strong India.
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My Work and Contribution
As a student, I can contribute to rural sanitation in the following ways:
Prepare a baseline survey of a village’s sanitation conditions.
Record information about toilets, drains, ponds, waste disposal and drinking-water sources.
Create posters, pamphlets and social-media messages on hygiene and waste segregation.
Organise awareness programmes through NCC, NSS or college clubs.
Conduct street plays and rallies on avoiding open dumping and open defecation.
Demonstrate how kitchen waste can be converted into compost.
Encourage school students to become “Swachhta Ambassadors.”
Participate in cleanliness, plantation and pond-restoration drives.
Help the Gram Panchayat prepare a simple sanitation map.
Collect feedback from women, elderly people, children and sanitation workers.
Prepare a monthly report showing the progress and remaining problems.
My work would not be limited to one-day cleanliness drives. I would focus on awareness, participation
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Village Cleanliness Champions – Identify and recognize active citizens, students and SHG members as “Cleanliness Champions” to motivate others.
Weekly Clean Village Hour – Dedicate one fixed hour every week for community cleanliness activities.
Zero Waste Village Approach – Promote segregation at source, composting of wet waste and proper recycling of dry waste.
Cleanliness Scorecard for Every Village – Create a monthly scorecard based on cleanliness, waste management, ODF Plus activities and public participation.
School-to-Village Cleanliness Campaign – Involve students in cleanliness awareness and encourage them to spread the message among their families.
Best Clean Street / Best Clean Ward Competition – Organize monthly or quarterly competitions and give recognition to the best-performing areas.
Plastic-Free Village Initiative – Encourage alternatives to single-use plastic and establish regular plastic collection drives.
Community Monitoring through Whatapp
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Smart Swachh Gram: AI Enabled Waste Management and Sustainable Rural Sanitation System
Idea Submission
Rural villages need a sustainable and technology enabled sanitation system that goes beyond basic cleanliness. I propose a Smart Swachh Gram model integrating Artificial Intelligence, IoT, community participation and digital monitoring.
The system will support household wet and dry waste segregation, GPS based waste collection, decentralized composting, recycling and waste to wealth activities. Greywater can be treated through low cost decentralized systems and reused for agriculture, gardening and plantation.
A mobile based platform can allow citizens to report sanitation issues such as overflowing waste bins, drainage problems and illegal dumping. Gram Panchayats can monitor collection, sanitation activities and village cleanliness through a digital dashboard.
Women Self Help Groups, youth groups and local entrepreneurs can participate in waste collection, compost production
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🇮🇳 SMART SWACHH GRAM
Clean Village, Smart Future
Proposed for: Next Phase of Rural Sanitation, India
Focus: AI + IoT + Digital Governance + Waste-to-Wealth + Community Participation
1. Executive Summary
Smart Swachh Gram is an integrated rural sanitation model designed to transform Indian villages into clean, healthy, technology-enabled and sustainable communities.
The model combines Artificial Intelligence, IoT, digital monitoring, scientific waste management, greywater reuse and community participation. It aims to move rural sanitation from a basic cleanliness approach toward a circular economy and long-term sustainability model.
2. Problem Statement
Many rural areas continue to face challenges such as:
Poor segregation of household waste
Irregular waste collection
Open dumping and burning
Untreated greywater
Limited recycling facilities
Drainage and sanitation problems
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Inviting Ideas for the Next Phase of Rural Sanitation
Rural sanitation is an essential foundation for a healthy, dignified, and developed India. Over the past few decades, India has made significant progress in improving sanitation facilities in rural areas. The construction and use of toilets, campaigns for cleanliness, awareness about hygiene, and improved waste management have transformed many villages. However, sanitation is not a one-time achievement. It is a continuous process that requires innovation, community participation, technology, and responsible behaviour
The next phase of rural sanitation must therefore move beyond simply providing toilets. It should focus on creating clean, healthy, sustainable, and environmentally responsible villages. This requires fresh ideas from citizens, students, local governments, social organisations, entrepreneurs, and communities
From Toilet Construction to Sustainable Sanitation
One of the major lessons from India's sanitation journey
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Village Cleanliness Champions – Identify and recognize active citizens, students and SHG members as “Cleanliness Champions” to motivate others.
Weekly Clean Village Hour – Dedicate one fixed hour every week for community cleanliness activities.
Zero Waste Village Approach – Promote segregation at source, composting of wet waste and proper recycling of dry waste.
Cleanliness Scorecard for Every Village – Create a monthly scorecard based on cleanliness, waste management, ODF Plus activities and public participation.
School-to-Village Cleanliness Campaign – Involve students in cleanliness awareness and encourage them to spread the message among their families.
Best Clean Street / Best Clean Ward Competition – Organize monthly or quarterly competitions and give recognition to the best-performing areas.
Plastic-Free Village Initiative – Encourage alternatives to single-use plastic and establish regular plastic collection drives.
Community Monitoring through WhatsApp
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Rural areas can benefit from simple waste management systems where waste is collected, separated, and converted into compost or biogas. More awareness programs can encourage people to maintain cleanliness and take responsibility for their villages. Technology can also be used to monitor sanitation services and improve waste collection. Such practical solutions can help create cleaner, healthier, and sustainable villages.
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