Centre Extends Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen Phase II Until March 2028

# Centre Extends Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen Phase II Until March 2028 **New Delhi, November 5, 2026:** The Central Government has extended the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen (SBM-G) Phase II until March 2028, giving additional time to continue rural sanitation and cleanliness initiatives across India. The extension will allow the government to continue supporting rural sanitation infrastructure, solid and liquid waste management, and efforts to maintain Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus status in villages. According to reports, the programme is expected to receive around ₹7,000 crore through the Union Budget 2027–28. The mission focuses on improving sanitation facilities beyond toilet construction. It also supports waste management systems, cleanliness infrastructure and community participation in rural areas. The extension is expected to provide continuity to sanitation programmes being implemented by state governments and local authorities. The development is particularly relevant for rural communities, where maintaining sanitation facilities and improving waste management remain important public priorities. **Source:** The Indian Express, November 5, 2026.