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SBM Toilet Scheme: Swachh Bharat Mission Incentive and How to Apply

Under the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), eligible households can get financial assistance to build an individual household latrine (IHHL). In rural areas, SBM-Grameen provides an incentive of ₹12,000 to eligible households; urban households are covered under SBM-Urban.

Last reviewed: 7 November 2026

Rural households (SBM-Grameen)

  • Incentive of ₹12,000 for constructing an individual household toilet, for eligible households as defined in the guidelines.
  • Apply online on the SBM-G portal or through your gram panchayat.
  • The amount is paid to the beneficiary's bank account after construction is verified.

Urban households (SBM-Urban)

In towns and cities, assistance for individual household toilets is given through the urban local body under SBM-Urban. Apply through your municipality or the SBM-U portal.

Tips

  • Keep Aadhaar, bank details and a photo of the completed toilet ready for verification.
  • Ask your gram panchayat secretary or ward office about the current application process.

Official source

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Common questions

How much money is given for a toilet in villages?

₹12,000 for eligible rural households under SBM-Grameen.

Where do I apply?

Rural: SBM-G portal or gram panchayat. Urban: your urban local body or the SBM-U portal.

When is the money paid?

After the toilet is built and verified, into the beneficiary's bank account.

General guidance, not personal advice. For your farm, ask your local Krishi Vigyan Kendra or agriculture officer.

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