Swachh Bharat Shauchalaya Yojana Online Registration Begins from This Diwali – 21 October

Swachh Bharat Shauchalaya Yojana Online Registration Begins from This Diwali – 21 October 2025

New Delhi, October 21

In a significant step towards achieving a cleaner and healthier India, the government has officially announced the commencement of **online registration** for the **Swachh Bharat Shauchalaya Yojana** starting this Diwali, 21 October. This initiative, a part of the broader **Swachh Bharat Abhiyan (Clean India Mission)**, aims to provide financial assistance to eligible households for the construction of toilets, especially in rural and semi-urban areas.

What is Swachh Bharat Shauchalaya Yojana?

Launched under the flagship Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, the Shauchalaya Yojana is focused on eliminating **open defecation** by promoting the construction and proper usage of household toilets. The scheme offers financial support of **up to ₹12,000 per household** for building toilets, along with awareness and community mobilization campaigns.

Since its inception, the initiative has played a key role in transforming sanitation infrastructure across India. The online registration process is being reintroduced this festive season to ensure that more families can benefit from the scheme with greater ease and transparency.

Key Highlights of the 2025 Online Registration Drive:

• Start Date: 21 October 2025 (Diwali)
• Mode of Registration: Online via official government portals
• Subsidy Amount: Up to ₹12,000 per toilet

Eligibility:

• Households without toilets
• BPL (Below Poverty Line) families
• Families in rural or underserved urban areas
• Priority to SC/ST, senior citizens, and differently-abled individuals

Documents Required:

• Aadhaar Card
• Ration Card
• Bank account details (linked to Aadhaar)
• Address proof
• Photograph of the current house (if no toilet exists)

How to Apply: (Apply Immediately!)

1. Visit the official Swachh Bharat portal: https://swachhbharatmission.gov.in
2. Click on **“Apply for Individual Household Latrine (IHHL)”**.
3. Fill in the required personal and household details.
4. Upload scanned copies of necessary documents.
5. Submit the application and note your application/reference number for tracking.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY NOW

Why This Matters:

Access to clean sanitation is not just about hygiene; it’s about **dignity, health, and community development**. The revival of the online registration drive comes at a time when the government is pushing for **“Swachhata Se Sampannata” (Prosperity through Cleanliness)**.

A senior official from the Ministry of Jal Shakti commented, “This Diwali, we aim to light not just homes, but lives — by empowering families with better sanitation. The online registration portal will make the process smoother, especially for those in remote regions.”

As India celebrates the festival of lights, the government’s renewed push toward a cleaner and safer environment is a welcome move. Eligible families are encouraged to **register online as early as possible** and take the first step toward building a toilet for their home — a symbol of both dignity and development.

For more information, visit the official website or contact your local **Panchayat office**.