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+metatag-keywords=(swachh bharat, sbm, free toilet, sbm subsidy 12000, individual household latrine)
+metatag-description=(Rs 12,000 (Rs 15,000 in NE/hilly) per household for toilet construction. Plus collection sanitation infra (sewage, solid waste).)
+}}
+====== Swachh Bharat Mission — toilet construction subsidy Rs 12,000 (2026) ======
+{{:social:auto:yojana-sbm-swachh-bharat.png?direct&1200 |Swachh Bharat Mission — toilet construction subsidy Rs 12,000 (2026) — RTI Wiki}}
+<WRAP info>
+**Rs 12,000 subsidy per BPL household for toilet construction. SBM-G (rural) + SBM-U (urban).**
+**Launched:** 2014  ·  **Issued by:** Ministry of Jal Shakti / %%MoHUA%%
+</WRAP>
+===== Who is eligible =====
+  * BPL household without functional toilet (rural OR urban)
+  * Aadhaar + bank account
+  * Land available for toilet construction
+===== What you get =====
+Rs 12,000 (Rs 15,000 in NE/hilly) per BPL household. Released in 3 instalments tied to construction stages.
+===== How to apply (step-by-step) =====
+  - **Apply at Gram Panchayat (rural) or Municipal office (urban)** — Submit Aadhaar + ration card.
+  - **Field verification by Patwari/Inspector** — 15-30 days.
+  - **Approval + first instalment** — Rs 4,000 to start construction.
+  - **Second instalment after lintel** — Rs 4,000.
+  - **Final instalment after completion** — Rs 4,000 with photo evidence.
+  - **ODF status declared** — Once entire village/area done.
+===== Documents needed =====
+  * Aadhaar
+  * BPL ration card
+  * Bank account
+  * Site photo (existing condition)
+===== Timeline =====
+Instalment cycle: 30-60 days each. Total 6-12 months.
+===== Portal + helpline =====
+  * **Official portal:** [[https://swachhbharatmission.gov.in|swachhbharatmission.gov.in]]
+  * **Helpline:** SBM (state-specific)
+===== Common issues =====
+  * Land disputed — Patwari verifies; clear title preferred.
+  * BPL status disputed — submit fresh ration card / income proof.
+  * Subsidy delayed — file RTI to BDO / Municipal Engineer.
+  * Construction quality poor — VWSC inspects; can demand re-construction.
+===== Benefit delayed or rejected? File an RTI =====
+Most "delays" or "rejections" clear within 7-15 days of an RTI being filed. Use this 5-question template:
+<code>
+. Status of my application no. _____ dated _____ as on date.
+. Name + designation of dealing officer assigned to my file.
+. Reasons for delay beyond the statutory timeline.
+. Copy of any noting / movement of my file in the past 30 days.
+. Likely date of disbursement / decision.
+</code>
+**Auto-fill the PIO + your case:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Open the AI RTI Drafter →]]
+**More schemes for you:** [[:audience:farmers|All farmers schemes]]
+===== Frequently asked questions =====
+==== Already have toilet — eligible? ====
+No — only households without functional toilet.
+==== Cost beyond Rs 12,000? ====
+You bear excess. Many BPL families go for basic Rs 12K toilet.
+==== Renter eligible? ====
+Owner consent needed; subsidy goes to land owner.
+==== Project stuck > 12 months? ====
+File RTI. Use AI RTI Drafter.
+===== Summary + next step =====
+<WRAP center round tip 90%>
+**Bottom line:** Rs 12,000 subsidy per BPL household for toilet construction. SBM-G (rural) + SBM-U (urban). Apply at **swachhbharatmission.gov.in**. If delayed beyond timeline, file an RTI — most cases clear within 15 days.
+  * **Apply now:** [[https://swachhbharatmission.gov.in|swachhbharatmission.gov.in]]
+  * **If delayed — RTI Drafter:** [[:citizen-rti-playbook|File RTI in 5 minutes]]
+  * **Browse all yojanas:** [[:yojana:start|Sarkari Yojana index]]
+</WRAP>
+===== Related =====
+  * [[:yojana:start|All Sarkari Yojanas]]
+  * [[:check-status:start|Status-check guides]]
+  * [[:helplines:start|Helplines + grievance]]
+  * [[:citizen-rti-playbook|Full RTI Playbook]]
+//Last reviewed: 26 April 2026.//
+{{tag>yojana sarkari-yojana sbm-swachh-bharat}}