Question : Construction of Toilets

(a) the number of toilets constructed under Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin in the country including Rajasthan during each of the last three years and the current year, State-wise;

(b) the total funds allocated so far for construction of toilets under the Mission, State-wise; and

(c) the number of toilets proposed to be constructed in the country including Rajasthan, State-wise?

Answer given by the minister

MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF DRINKING WATER & SANITATION
(SHRI RAMESH CHANDAPPA JIGAJINAGI)

(a) The Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) launched on 2nd October, 2014, with aim to attain Swachh Bharat by 2nd October, 2019, by providing access to toilet facilities to all rural households. State/UTwise year-wise, number of Individual household latrines (IHHLs) constructed under SBM(G) during each of the last three years and the current year is at Annexure-1.

(b) Since Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin) is demand driven scheme, hence State-wise allocations are not made. However, State/UT wise year-wise, central share released during each of the last three years and the current year is at Annexure-2.

(c) State/UT-wise,number of Rural Households without toilets and proposed to be constructed as on 7.8.2017 is at Annexure-3.



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