### Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM): A Comprehensive Overview
Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched on October 2, 2014, by the Government of India, is a flagship cleanliness and sanitation program aimed at achieving universal sanitation coverage and eliminating open defecation in India. This mission aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG-6), which emphasizes clean water and sanitation for all.
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### Objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission
1. Eradication of Open Defecation:
- Building individual household latrines (IHHLs) and community toilets.
2. Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM):
- Creating infrastructure for waste segregation, collection, and treatment.
3. Behavioral Change:
- Educating citizens about the importance of cleanliness and sanitation.
4. Eliminating Manual Scavenging:
- Providing sanitation facilities and mechanized solutions.
5. Ensuring Sustainability:
- Promoting practices for long-term sanitation improvements.
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### Components of SBM
#### 1. Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)
- Focus: Urban areas, including towns and cities.
- Implementation:
- Construction of community and public toilets.
- Establishment of Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) for waste management.
- Door-to-door garbage collection and treatment plants for waste-to-energy initiatives.
#### 2. Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural)
- Focus: Rural areas and villages.
- Implementation:
- Construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs).
- Promotion of biogas plants for rural households.
- Awareness campaigns about hygiene practices, such as handwashing.
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### Achievements of Swachh Bharat Mission
1. Open Defecation Free (ODF) Status:
- Over 99% of rural India has been declared ODF.
- Nearly 110 million toilets constructed in rural areas.
2. Behavioral Change:
- Significant increase in toilet usage due to extensive awareness campaigns.
3. Waste Management:
- Over 2,200 cities have achieved 100% door-to-door waste collection.
- Urban areas increasingly adopting waste segregation at the source.
4. Recognition:
- India’s efforts recognized by global organizations like UNICEF and WHO.
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### Examples of Successful Implementation
#### 1. Gujarat's Nirmal Gram Yojana:
- Precursor to SBM; focused on promoting rural sanitation and public toilets.
#### 2. Indore (Cleanest City in India):
- Continuous winner of Swachh Survekshan Awards due to effective waste segregation, door-to-door collection, and composting practices.
#### 3. Kerala's ODF-Free Villages:
- Kerala achieved near-total sanitation through community participation and local governance.
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### Challenges in Implementation
1. Behavioral Resistance:
- Traditional practices and cultural barriers to adopting toilets.
2. Maintenance and Sustainability:
- Ensuring proper maintenance of public toilets and infrastructure.
3. Funding and Resources:
- Insufficient financial resources in some states for solid waste management.
4. Urban-Rural Divide:
- Urban areas fare better in waste management compared to rural regions.
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Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched on October 2, 2014, by the Government of India, is a flagship cleanliness and sanitation program aimed at achieving universal sanitation coverage and eliminating open defecation in India. This mission aligns with Sustainable Development Goal 6 (SDG-6), which emphasizes clean water and sanitation for all.
---
### Objectives of Swachh Bharat Mission
1. Eradication of Open Defecation:
- Building individual household latrines (IHHLs) and community toilets.
2. Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM):
- Creating infrastructure for waste segregation, collection, and treatment.
3. Behavioral Change:
- Educating citizens about the importance of cleanliness and sanitation.
4. Eliminating Manual Scavenging:
- Providing sanitation facilities and mechanized solutions.
5. Ensuring Sustainability:
- Promoting practices for long-term sanitation improvements.
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### Components of SBM
#### 1. Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban)
- Focus: Urban areas, including towns and cities.
- Implementation:
- Construction of community and public toilets.
- Establishment of Material Recovery Facilities (MRF) for waste management.
- Door-to-door garbage collection and treatment plants for waste-to-energy initiatives.
#### 2. Swachh Bharat Mission (Rural)
- Focus: Rural areas and villages.
- Implementation:
- Construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHLs).
- Promotion of biogas plants for rural households.
- Awareness campaigns about hygiene practices, such as handwashing.
---
### Achievements of Swachh Bharat Mission
1. Open Defecation Free (ODF) Status:
- Over 99% of rural India has been declared ODF.
- Nearly 110 million toilets constructed in rural areas.
2. Behavioral Change:
- Significant increase in toilet usage due to extensive awareness campaigns.
3. Waste Management:
- Over 2,200 cities have achieved 100% door-to-door waste collection.
- Urban areas increasingly adopting waste segregation at the source.
4. Recognition:
- India’s efforts recognized by global organizations like UNICEF and WHO.
---
### Examples of Successful Implementation
#### 1. Gujarat's Nirmal Gram Yojana:
- Precursor to SBM; focused on promoting rural sanitation and public toilets.
#### 2. Indore (Cleanest City in India):
- Continuous winner of Swachh Survekshan Awards due to effective waste segregation, door-to-door collection, and composting practices.
#### 3. Kerala's ODF-Free Villages:
- Kerala achieved near-total sanitation through community participation and local governance.
---
### Challenges in Implementation
1. Behavioral Resistance:
- Traditional practices and cultural barriers to adopting toilets.
2. Maintenance and Sustainability:
- Ensuring proper maintenance of public toilets and infrastructure.
3. Funding and Resources:
- Insufficient financial resources in some states for solid waste management.
4. Urban-Rural Divide:
- Urban areas fare better in waste management compared to rural regions.
---
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