Inviting Ideas for Next Phase of Rural Sanitation

Start Date 01/08/2026 - 11:49

End Date 02/10/2026 - 23:45

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Water & Sanitation

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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vikaskumar_8070

34 minutes 11 seconds ago

**Swachh Gram Service Grid – A Sustainable, Technology-Enabled Rural Sanitation Model** The next phase of SBM(G) should shift from “asset creation” to **continuous sanitation services**. I propose a “Swachh Gram Service Grid” at Gram Panchayat/cluster level covering solid waste, greywater, faecal sludge and drainage. 1. **Village Sanitation Map:** Digitally map households, drains, waste points, ponds, toilets, CSCs and vulnerable pollution spots using a simple mobile/GPS-based system. 2. **Door-to-Door Segregation:** Every household receives two/three-bin segregation support. Collection routes can be optimized through a low-cost mobile/QR system. 3. **Waste-to-Wealth:** Wet waste → compost/biogas where feasible; dry waste → Material Recovery Facility and authorized recyclers. A transparent revenue-sharing model can support sanitation workers and SHGs.

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Radharaman Mohanty

4 hours 22 minutes ago

Individual Sanitation is somehow completed. There is a need of over all sanitation in villages. My suggestions are : (1) Drain cleaning (2) Pond cleaning (3) Bushes from Road sides to be cleaned (4) Road side plantations to save from encroachment (5) Government Land must be freed from Encroachment …Village Panchayats, NGOs , Cooperative Society, NCC , NSS cadets of Schools should be given encouragement….

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MehakJaan_72

5 hours 54 minutes ago

The next phase of SBM(G) should strengthen its human resources and ensure financial and service security for contractual personnel. A separate Accounting/Budget Head should be created for their salaries/honorarium with adequate and timely funds. The cases of eligible contractual personnel having 10 years or more of continuous service should be reviewed for regularisation/service stabilisation, subject to applicable Government rules, sanctioned posts, recruitment norms and Hon’ble Supreme Court directions. Eligible personnel may be provided applicable pay scale/pay structure, service benefits and continuity up to the prescribed age of superannuation, as per rules. A long-term Human Resource Policy should be introduced to retain experienced personnel, provide social security, training and performance-based incentives. This will ensure continuity, strengthen institutional capacity and improve sustainable rural sanitation

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ravindra vasantrao sonawane

8 hours 42 minutes ago

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Anoop Singh rawat

9 hours 5 minutes ago

2027 के बाद, ग्रामीण स्वच्छता को सिर्फ संपत्ति बनाने से हटकर सामुदायिक स्वामित्व वाली प्रणालियों को बनाए रखने की दिशा में जाना होगा: स्थानीय देखभाल और आजीविका: सामुदायिक शौचालय और कचरा रखरखाव का काम महिला स्वयं सहायता समूहों (SHGs) को सौंपें, जिसे छोटे उपयोग शुल्क और पंचायतीय रखरखाव फंड से समर्थन मिले। पर्यावरणीय कचरा समाधान: ग्रेवाटर को सस्ते प्राकृतिक स्थिरीकरण तालाब और सोख गड्ढों के माध्यम से प्रबंधित करें, और इससे निकले सेप्टिक स्लज को सुरक्षित कृषि जैव-कम्पोस्ट में बदलें। पेरि-शहरी समन्वय: तेजी से बढ़ते फ्रिंज गांवों को नजदीकी शहरों के साथ जोड़ें ताकि कचरा संग्रह और उपचार संयंत्र साझा किए जा सकें। कर्मचारियों का सम्मान: फ्रंटलाइन स्वच्छता कर्मचारियों को उचित वेतन, सुरक्षा उपकरण और ग्राम सभाओं में सार्वजनिक सम्मान देकर व्यवहारिक लाभों को बनाए रखें।

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JuhiKushwaha_3

9 hours 21 minutes ago

India is fourth largest economy in the world. But the progress the rural sanitation sector does not always reflect the country's economic growth. The absence of good drainage system causes water to flood the villages roads. Rural sanitation is big challenge of our country. It is due to lack of awareness. Many village have not proper drinking water.

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sarita meena_14

11 hours 35 minutes ago

Gram Panchayat Circular Sanitation & Waste-to-Wealth Network: India’s next phase of rural sanitation should move beyond asset creation towards sustainable, continuously managed sanitation services. We propose a cluster-based model where 5–10 Gram Panchayats jointly manage door-to-door waste collection, source segregation and decentralized processing. Digital tools such as GPS, RFID/QR tagging, route planning, geofencing, worker apps and GP-level dashboards will enable real-time monitoring, accountability and efficient operations. Organic waste can be converted into compost, biogas/CBG where suitable, while dry waste is recovered through MRFs and channelled to authorized recyclers. SHGs, local entrepreneurs, sanitation workers and community institutions will be integrated into operations and livelihoods. The model can also address greywater, faecal sludge and pollution in rural drains through decentralized solutions. A standardized O&M and revenue model will ensure long-term

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Dhananjay Jayant Daptare

20 hours 11 minutes ago

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PARUTHAPAGAGANBHAI

22 hours 4 minutes ago

🌱 Unique Idea: “Swachhta Bank – Waste to Reward” I propose a “Swachhta Bank” for villages, where every family separates wet and dry waste at home and deposits it at a collection centre. In return, families earn Clean Points through a simple digital or physical record. These points can be exchanged for plants, compost, reusable bags or other useful sanitation benefits. Wet waste can be converted into compost, while recyclable waste can be sent for recycling. Schools, women’s groups and youth can become “Swachhta Saathis” to spread awareness and encourage participation. Every month, the cleanest household and neighbourhood can be recognised. This idea will make cleanliness rewarding, participatory and sustainable, helping villages move towards a Zero-Waste future. 🌿 👥 🧹: -“Give Waste, Earn Points — Build a Cleaner Future.”

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kunal kishore

1 day 1 hour ago

Rural sanitation is a big challenge for our country. It has happen due to lack of awareness , not have any proper planning for sanitation in rural areas. Rural people not have taken responsibility of sanitation. They are only blames to each other. My view is to social cooperation is a best way to resolve problem of sanitation in rural areas.

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