What this scheme offers
SBM-Gramin pays a ₹12,000 incentive (₹7,200 from the Centre and ₹4,800 from the state; the central share rises to ₹10,800 in North-Eastern and special category states) to help eligible rural households construct an Individual Household Latrine (IHHL). The amount is credited directly to the beneficiary's bank account, typically in two installments of ₹6,000 each. Since launch, the mission has supported the construction of over 10 crore toilets. Phase 2, currently underway, focuses on sustaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and expanding to solid and liquid waste management (ODF Plus) at the village level.
Who is eligible
- Rural households that do not currently have a household toilet.
- BPL households are automatically eligible.
- Among APL (above poverty line) households, eligibility is limited to specific categories: SC, ST, persons with disabilities, small and marginal farmers, landless labourers with a homestead, and women-headed households.
- Some states extend the subsidy to rebuild a damaged or non-functional toilet — check with your Gram Panchayat.
Documents required
- Aadhaar card
- BPL certificate, or proof of the relevant APL sub-category (caste certificate, disability certificate, farmer land record, etc.)
- Bank account details, for DBT
- Mobile number
How to apply
- Visit the SBM-Gramin citizen portal (sbm.gov.in) and select "Apply for Individual Household Latrine (IHHL)," or visit your Gram Panchayat, which remains the more commonly used route in many areas.
- Create an account or register with your Aadhaar number, mobile number, and household details.
- Submit your application along with the required eligibility documents.
- Your application is verified at the Gram Panchayat/Block level.
- On approval, construct the toilet as per guidelines; the incentive is released, typically in two installments, once construction is verified.
- Track your status by logging into the SBM-G Citizen Portal with your mobile number and OTP, then selecting "View Application."