Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 is a continuation of the mission aimed at improving sanitation and eliminating open defecation in urban areas. It focuses on the construction of Individual Household Latrines (IHHL) for households that do not have access to proper sanitation facilities. The scheme includes the following components:
- Household Toilets: Providing financial support for the construction of toilets and converting insanitary latrines into pour-flush latrines.
- Community Toilets: Ensuring access to toilets in areas where individual household toilets are not feasible.
- Public Toilets: Building public toilets for urban areas to eliminate open defecation.
- Solid Waste Management: Proper waste management practices to keep urban areas clean.
- IEC & Public Awareness: Efforts to raise awareness and encourage participation in sanitation practices.
- Capacity Building and Administrative Expenses: Supporting the creation of infrastructure for the mission’s implementation.
Benefits
- Financial Support for Toilet Construction:
- ₹6,667: Available for households in states like Andhra Pradesh, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Goa, Gujarat, Haryana, Jharkhand, Karnataka, Kerala, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Odisha, Punjab, Rajasthan, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal.
- ₹12,000: For households in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, Sikkim, Tripura, Assam.
- ₹5,333: For households in Union Territories.
Eligibility
- Any urban household that does not have access to an individual toilet or has an insanitary toilet.
- The scheme is primarily aimed at 80% of urban households that still engage in open defecation or have poor sanitation facilities.
Application Process
- Create an Applicant Login ID:
Register on the IHHL portal by entering the following details:- Name, Mobile Number, Email, Address, ID Type, ID Number.
- Login to the Portal:
After successful registration, enter the following details:- Geographical Details: State, District, ULB Name, Ward No.
- Toilet Owner’s Details: Name, Gender, Father/Husband’s Name, Mobile No, Residential Address, Status of Existing Toilet.
- Incentive Details: Aadhaar Linked Transfer of Incentive, Aadhaar Number, Bank Account Details, Photograph.
- Submission:
After filling out all the necessary details, submit the application.- Acknowledgement: After submission, an IHHL Application Acknowledgement Slip will be generated, containing the Application ID and Bank Account Details.
- Apply via UMANG:
The scheme is also available on UMANG, providing another platform to apply.
Documents Required
- Aadhar Linked Transfer of Incentive.
- Aadhaar Number.
- Bank Account Details (Passbook).
- Photograph of the existing toilet or the area where the toilet will be constructed.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
- How will I receive my financial support under the Scheme? The financial support will be transferred directly to your bank account, linked through Aadhaar.
- Will I receive the entire amount in one go if I am eligible for the scheme? Yes, once your application is processed, the financial support will be provided in a lump sum, typically after verification and construction of the toilet.
- Where can I upload the picture of the toilet to claim the remaining amount? You can upload the photograph of the toilet through the portal during the application process or in the section where documents are to be uploaded.