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Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen): household toilet incentive

Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen): household toilet incentive is a central government scheme run by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. ₹12,000 to build a toilet at home, paid to your bank account after it is built. Who qualifies: Rural households without a toilet. Applying is free on swachhbharatmission.ddws.gov.in.

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You get₹12,000 one-time (up to)
WhereAll India (central government)
Run byDepartment of Drinking Water and Sanitation
Last checked30 October 2026

What do you get under Toilet incentive (SBM-G)?

₹12,000 to build a toilet at home, paid to your bank account after it is built.

Who is eligible for Toilet incentive (SBM-G)?

  • Rural households without a toilet.
  • BPL families, and APL families that are SC/ST, small or marginal farmers, landless labourers, persons with disabilities or women-headed.

Documents needed for Toilet incentive (SBM-G)

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Offices may ask for more. Check the official list before you go.

How to apply for Toilet incentive (SBM-G)

  1. Apply through your gram panchayat or on the SBM-G portal.
  2. Build the toilet; the incentive is paid after inspection.

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Common questions

Who is eligible for Toilet incentive (SBM-G)?

Rural households without a toilet. BPL families, and APL families that are SC/ST, small or marginal farmers, landless labourers, persons with disabilities or women-headed.

How much do I get under Toilet incentive (SBM-G)?

₹12,000 to build a toilet at home, paid to your bank account after it is built.

What documents do I need for Toilet incentive (SBM-G)?

Aadhaar card (linked to your mobile number); Bank passbook or account details (Aadhaar-seeded account); Passport-size photo.

How do I apply for Toilet incentive (SBM-G)?

Apply through your gram panchayat or on the SBM-G portal. Build the toilet; the incentive is paid after inspection. Official site: https://swachhbharatmission.ddws.gov.in/

Do I have to pay anyone to apply for Toilet incentive (SBM-G)?

No. Applying for a government scheme is free on the official portal, and at Common Service Centres you pay only the notified service fee, if any. Never pay an agent who promises approval.

Official sources

Last checked 30 October 2026; next review by 30 April 2027. Rules and amounts change, so confirm on the official site before you apply. IndiaDigital is independent and not a government site.

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