The main objectives of the SBM(G) are: Bring about an improvement in the general quality of life in the rural areas, by promoting cleanliness, hygiene and eliminating open defecation; Accelerate sanitation coverage in rural areas to achieve the vision of Swachh Bharat by 2nd October 2019; Motivate Communities and Panchayati Raj Institutions to adopt sustainable sanitation practices and facilities through awareness creation and health education; Encourage cost effective and appropriate technologies for ecologically safe and sustainable sanitation; and Develop where required, Community managed sanitation systems focusing on scientific Solid & Liquid Waste Management systems for overall cleanliness in the rural areas.
Links:
[1] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/reports-documents/guidelines-swachh-bharat-mission-gramin
[2] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/publisher/ministry-drinking-water-and-sanitation
[3] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/rural-sanitation
[4] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/total-sanitation-campaign
[5] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/india
[6] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/sanitation
[7] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/solid-waste
[8] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/waste-management
[9] http://admin.indiaenvironmentportal.org.in/category/thesaurus/health