TNPSC Thervupettagam

Second Phase of Swachh Bharat Mission

March 20 , 2020 1632 days 953 0
  • The Government approved the implementation of second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission in February 2020.
  • The Mission is to focus two crore projects during its second phase.
  • It includes Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus) and solid and liquid waste management.
  • During this phase, the primary focus is to be provided on gram panchayats.
  • These Gram Panchayats will get more funds under 15th finance commission.
  • Every Gram Panchayat under Swachh Bharat Mission receives Rs 7 to 20 lakhs.
  • Now these funds are to be increased by 5 lakhs for managing solid and liquid waste.
  • These additional funds are to be allocated through Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Scheme.
  • This way, the MGNREGA work force are to be diverted towards Swachh Bharat Mission.
  • The second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission is to be implemented between 2020-21 and 2024-25.

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