Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 (SBM-URBAN 2.0)

• Background: Launched on Oct 2, 2014, to make India Open Defecation Free (ODF) by 2019. 
• Condition for funding: Funding is linked to ULBs achieving at least 1-star certification 
• Mission Components for Funding
  • Sustainable Solid Waste Management: 100% scientific waste processing for garbage-free cities.
  • Sustainable Sanitation: Sustain ODF status in all statutory towns.
  • Used Water Management: Prevent discharge of untreated fecal sludge and used water, ensuring safe treatment and reuse in cities with less than 1 lakh population.
  • Awareness & Behavior Change: Promote "Garbage-Free" cities through IEC/BCC (Information, Education, and Communication/Behavior Change Communication): 
  • Capacity Building (CB): Strengthen institutions for effective implementation.

• Promoting entrepreneurship: Encourages cost-effective, local solutions in sanitation and waste management by small businesses.
• Technology & Digital Push: Expands e-learning, skill development, and ICT-enabled governance in sanitation.
• Urban-Rural convergence: Develop infrastructure clusters for shared waste processing facilities for urban and rural areas
• Challenge Fund: ₹13,029 crore allocated over 5 years for cities with 10+ lakh population to meet benchmarks.

Key Initiatives

• Swachh Survekshan: World's largest annual cleanliness survey (Implemented by QCI).
• 'Meri Life, Mera Swachh Shahar' Campaign: Promotes Mission LiFE and citizen behavior change.
• National BCC Framework for GFC:  Strengthens public participation (Jan Andolan) for a Garbage-Free City.