FROM CLEAN TO GREEN: UNVEILING THE EVOLUTION OF SWACCH BHARAT MISSION IN PHASE II FOR SUSTAINABLE SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL WELL-BEING

Abstract

The article discusses on second phase of Swachh Bharat Mission, aims to sustain open defecation-free status and manage solid and liquid waste for visual cleanliness by 2024-25. The mission, spanning both rural and urban areas, focuses on behavioral change, solid waste management, and ensuring access to clean water and sanitation. The content highlights the challenges of municipal solid waste generation and the need for effective waste disposal. Budgetary allocations, survey reports, and special features of Open Defecation Free Plus villages are discussed. The study concludes with the importance of creating a healthy, garbage-free environment with sustainable waste management infrastructure.