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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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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AmanGupta_2461

1 day 21 hours ago

ग्रामीण स्वच्छता का अगला चरण केवल शौचालय निर्माण तक सीमित नहीं होना चाहिए, बल्कि पूरे गाँव के स्वच्छ और स्वस्थ जीवन को शामिल करना चाहिए। SwachhGram 360 एक ऐसा मॉडल है जिसमें हर घर गीले और सूखे कचरे को अलग करेगा। जैविक कचरे से खाद और बायोगैस बनाई जाएगी, जबकि प्लास्टिक और अन्य पुनर्चक्रण योग्य कचरे को पंचायत स्तर पर एकत्र कर रीसाइक्लिंग के लिए भेजा जाएगा। गाँव के युवाओं और स्कूल के बच्चों को "स्वच्छता दूत" बनाया जाएगा, जो हर महीने स्वच्छता अभियान चलाएँगे और लोगों को जागरूक करेंगे। एक सरल मोबाइल ऐप या पंचायत डिजिटल बोर्ड पर गाँव की स्वच्छता प्रगति, कचरा संग्रह और जल संरक्षण की जानकारी दिखाई जाएगी। हर वर्ष उत्कृष्ट प्रदर्शन करने वाले गाँवों को "स्वच्छग्राम 360 पुरस्कार" दिया जाएगा। इससे गाँवों में स्वस्थ प्रतिस्पर्धा बढ़ेगी, पर्यावरण सुरक्षित रहेगा, बीमारियाँ कम होंगी और ग्रामीण क्षेत्रों में स्थायी स्वच्छता की संस्कृति विकसित होगी।

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AmanGupta_2461

1 day 21 hours ago

शीर्षक: "स्वच्छ ग्राम अंक (Clean Village Score)" आइडिया: हर गाँव के लिए एक Clean Village Score (0–100) बनाया जाए। यह स्कोर सफाई, कचरा प्रबंधन, शौचालय उपयोग, प्लास्टिक-मुक्त वातावरण, वर्षा जल संरक्षण और सामुदायिक भागीदारी जैसे मानकों पर आधारित हो। गाँव का स्कोर पंचायत भवन और एक मोबाइल ऐप पर सार्वजनिक रूप से दिखाया जाए। जो गाँव हर महीने सबसे अधिक सुधार करें, उन्हें राष्ट्रीय स्तर पर सम्मान, अतिरिक्त विकास निधि और डिजिटल प्रमाणपत्र दिया जाए। स्कूलों के छात्र, स्वयं सहायता समूह और युवा मिलकर "स्वच्छता मित्र" बनें और नियमित रूप से सफाई अभियान व जागरूकता गतिविधियाँ चलाएँ। इससे स्वस्थ प्रतिस्पर्धा बढ़ेगी और लोग स्वयं अपने गाँव को स्वच्छ रखने के लिए प्रेरित होंगे। यह मॉडल तकनीक, सामुदायिक भागीदारी और पारदर्शिता को जोड़कर ग्रामीण स्वच्छता के अगले चरण को अधिक प्रभावी बना सकता है।

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govindchouhan_28

1 day 23 hours ago

मैं गोविंद चौहान जिला आलिराजपुर ग्राम चौंगनवाट का निवासी हूं मैं आज उपस्थित हूं गांव में आत्मनिर्भर एवं स्वच्छता के ऊपर कुछ सुझाव देने के लिए"स्वच्छता केवल आदत नहीं, बल्कि आने वाली पीढ़ियों के प्रति हमारी जिम्मेदारी है। मेरा सपना है कि हर गाँव 'ज़ीरो वेस्ट विलेज' बने। कचरे को समस्या नहीं, संसाधन बनाना ही अगली स्वच्छता क्रांति है। जनभागीदारी, नवाचार और तकनीक से ही स्वच्छ भारत का नया अध्याय लिखा जाएगा। स्वच्छ गाँव ही आत्मनिर्भर, स्वस्थ और विकसित भारत की सबसे मजबूत नींव है। 🇮🇳🌱"

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SarangS_59

2 days ago

Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed rural sanitation, but untreated wastewater from kitchens and bathrooms still flows through village drains into ponds, streams and rivers, causing pollution, groundwater contamination and health risks. I propose a National Rural Blue-Green Infrastructure Mission under the next phase of SBM(G). Every village should establish low-cost, nature-based wastewater treatment systems using wetlands, native plants, sand and gravel filters at the point where wastewater leaves the village. These systems require minimal maintenance, are affordable and can naturally clean water before it reaches rivers. The treated water should be reused for irrigation, tree plantations, village ponds and groundwater recharge. Gram Panchayats, Self Help Groups and local volunteers can maintain these systems with support from simple digital monitoring for timely maintenance.

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Lucky_3163

2 days 1 hour ago

विषय: विकसित भारत @2047 के अनुकूल स्वच्छ भारत मिशन - ग्रामीण (SBM-G) के अगले चरण हेतु विस्तृत नीतिगत सुझाव और रोडमैप पेयजल एवं स्वच्छता विभाग (DDWS), जल शक्ति मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार को प्रेषित: यह नीतिगत सुझाव प्रतिवेदन मायगोव (MyGov) द्वारा स्वच्छ भारत मिशन - ग्रामीण (SBM-G) के अगले चरण (Phase-III / 2026-2047) हेतु आमंत्रित परामर्श पत्र के संदर्भ में तैयार किया गया है। ODF Sustainability और ODF Plus के बुनियादी ढांचे से आगे बढ़कर, यह रिपोर्ट ग्रामीण अपशिष्ट प्रबंधन को आत्मनिर्भर, पर्यावरण-सम्मत और वित्तीय रूप से टिकाऊ बनाने के लिए केस-स्टडीज व वैज्ञानिक मॉडलों पर आधारित समाधान प्रस्तुत करती है।

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bhupendra kumar_364

2 days 1 hour ago

🌿 Taglines / Headlines "Har Vichar, Ek Naya Swachh Kal" "Soch Badlo, Gaon Badlo" "Aapka Idea, Bharat Ka Agla Kadam" "Swachhata Ki Agli Kahani, Aapke Vichar Se" "Ek Soch, Ek Swachh Bharat" "Naye Vichar, Nayi Disha, Naya Gaon" "Gaon Ki Awaaz, Swachh Bharat Ki Buniyad" "Idea Do, Badlaav Lao" "Swachhata Ka Agla Adhyay, Aap Likhenge" "Chhoti Soch, Bada Badlaav" ✨ English Options "Your Idea. India's Next Clean Chapter." "Think Clean. Build Rural India." "From Villages, For Villages — Share Your Vision." "Innovation Starts at the Grassroots." "Every Idea Counts Towards a Cleaner Tomorrow." "Shape the Future of Rural Sanitation." "Small Ideas, Big Impact — Rural India Needs You." 🎯 Call-to-Action Lines "Apna Vichar Share Karo, Badlaav Ki Shuruaat Karo" "Join the Movement — Submit Your Idea Today" "Your Voice Can Build a Healthier Village" "Contribute Now — Let's Design Rural India's Future" 🖋️ One-Liner for Poster Highlight "Gaon Saaf, Soch Saaf — Agla Kadam Aapka!"

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PrashantSahu_251

2 days 1 hour ago

Suggestions for Plastic Waste Management in Rural Areas 1. Set up a small plastic collection center in every Gram Panchayat so people have a proper place to dispose of plastic waste. 2. Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) can manage these centers and earn income by collecting and recycling plastic. 3. Use simple and low-cost machines to recycle plastic waste within the village instead of sending it to cities. 4. Convert recycled plastic into useful products like dustbins, benches, flower pots, paving blocks, fencing poles, and school furniture. 5. Organize a "Plastic-Free Village Day" every month where villagers, students, and youth collect plastic waste from roads, fields, and public places. 6. Give small rewards or certificates to families who regularly deposit plastic waste at the collection center to encourage participation. 7. Conduct awareness programs in schools and villages to teach people about reducing plastic use and keeping the environment clean.

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PrashantSahu_251

2 days 1 hour ago

Plastic waste is becoming a big problem in villages, especially single-use plastic and multi-layered plastic, because it is difficult and expensive to transport it to recycling plants in cities. A good solution is to set up small plastic recycling centers at the block or Gram Panchayat level and let Women Self-Help Groups (SHGs) manage them. These centers can use simple and low-cost machines to shred and recycle plastic waste collected from nearby villages. The recycled plastic can be used to make useful products like paving tiles, flower pots, fencing poles, benches, or dustbins. These products can be used within the village itself or sold to nearby areas. This will help keep villages clean, reduce plastic pollution, create jobs for rural women, and provide an additional source of income for SHGs. Instead of treating plastic as waste, it can become a valuable resource that supports a cleaner environment and a self-sustaining rural economy.

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bhupendra kumar_364

2 days 1 hour ago

Swachh Bharat Mission ne gaon-gaon mein swachhata ki ek nayi soch di hai. Ab samay hai agle charan ki disha tay karne ka — behtar waste management, sustainable sanitation, aur har gaon ki active bhagidari ke saath. Swachh Bharat, Swasth Bharat

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krishnakumar_9702

2 days 1 hour ago

To make rural sanitation sustainable, every village should have regular awareness campaigns on cleanliness, proper waste management, and safe drinking water. Schools and local communities should actively participate. Digital monitoring, timely maintenance of toilets, and incentives for clean villages can improve long-term sanitation and public health.

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