The Programme of Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is implemented by:

Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Ministry of Jal Shakti

Ministry of Rural Development

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

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The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) (SBM-G) is the rural component of the Swachh Bharat Mission. It falls under the purview of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, which is now part of the Ministry of Jal Shakti. The Ministry was formed in 2019 by merging the Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation and the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.

Rural sanitation programmes in India are primarily implemented under the Ministry responsible for drinking water and sanitation.

The SBM-G aims to achieve Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in villages, improve sanitation, and promote hygiene. The Ministry of Rural Development focuses on broader rural development schemes like MGNREGA, rural housing, etc.

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