SBM Urban 2.0 (SBM-U 2.0)

Goal: To make all cities “Garbage Free”, ensure ODF+ status, and achieve effective wastewater management.

Focus Areas

1. Solid Waste Management: Source segregation, door-to-door collection, scientific processing, and adoption of the 3R principles (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
2. Liquid Waste Management: Safe containment, collection, treatment, and reuse of wastewater, especially in cities with a population below 1 lakh.
3. Legacy Dumpsites: Scientific remediation of legacy dumpsites to reclaim land.
4. Sanitation: Construction of additional toilets to meet the needs of growing urban populations.

Key Responsibilities at the ULB Level

1. Information, Education & Communication (IEC): Dissemination of messages related to cleanliness, sanitation, and waste management.
2. Promoting Source Segregation: Encouraging households and commercial establishments to segregate wet, dry, and hazardous waste at the source.
3. Door-to-Door Outreach: Direct engagement with citizens to promote hygienic practices and ensure participation in municipal waste collection systems.
4. Behavior Change Campaigns: Promoting and institutionalizing “Swachh” behavior through awareness campaigns and local initiatives.
5. Local Monitoring & Reporting: Supporting ULBs in monitoring sanitation issues and community participation, and assisting in data submission on the Swachhatam Portal.
6. Event Participation: Mobilizing communities for cleanliness drives and national events such as Swachh Survekshan.

For more information, visit: https://sbmurban.org/