Lok Sabha Question No. 2015 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2025-07-31
Subject: SBM-G in Andhra Pradesh
Ministry: JAL SHAKTI
Asked by: Dr. Byreddy Shabari

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF JAL SHAKTI DEPARTMENT OF DRINKING WATER AND SANITATION

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO.2015

ANSWERED ON 31.07.2025

## SBM-G IN ANDHRA PRADESH

## 2015.  DR. BYREDDY SHABARI:

Will the Minister of JAL SHAKTI be pleased to state:

- (a)  the  total  funds  allocated,  released  and  utilised  under  the  Swachh  Bharat  Mission-Gramin (SBM-G) in Andhra Pradesh since 2014-15, year-wise;
- (b)  the  number  of  Individual  Household  Latrines  (IHHLs)  constructed  under  SBM-G  in  the State, year-wise;
- (c) whether all eligible rural households have been covered and if so, the details thereof;
- (d)  whether  the  Government  has  conducted  any  recent  assessments  to  verify  toilet  access  in remote and tribal villages of Andhra Pradesh and other States and if so, the outcomes thereof; and
- (e) the measures being taken by the Government to improve outreach, awareness and delivery of SBM-G benefits in forest, hilly and tribal areas where toilet coverage remains inadequate?

## ANSWER

## MINISTER OF STATE FOR JAL SHAKTI (SHRI V. SOMANNA)

(a) The details of funds allocated, released and utilized details under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) [SBM(G)] since 2014-15 are as shown below:

Rs. In crore

| Year    |   Allocation |   Release |   Expenditure |
|---------|--------------|-----------|---------------|
| 2014-15 |       262.25 |    116.1  |        101.82 |
| 2015-16 |       336.74 |    234.17 |        302.03 |
| 2016-17 |       342.21 |    342.21 |        381.05 |
| 2017-18 |      1219.88 |   1219.88 |       1151.3  |
| 2018-19 |      1381.18 |   1381.11 |        509.88 |
| 2019-20 |       395.76 |    248.11 |        231.99 |
| 2020-21 |       393.47 |    212.27 |        437.03 |
| 2021-22 |       437.64 |     58.26 |        386.83 |
| 2022-23 |       676.79 |    147.03 |        274.13 |
| 2023-24 |        50    |      0    |        290.81 |
| 2024-25 |       270.16 |     75.51 |        156.28 |
| Total   |      5766.08 |   4034.65 |       4223.18 |

(b) The details of Individual household latrines (IHHLs) constructed from 2014-15 to till date under SBM(G) in Andhra Pradesh are as given below:

| S.No    | Year                |   IHHLs constructed |
|---------|---------------------|---------------------|
| 1       | 2014-15             |              159931 |
| 2       | 2015-16             |              336453 |
| 3       | 2016-17             |              725583 |
| 4       | 2017-18             |             2142853 |
| 5       | 2018-19             |              517650 |
| 6       | 2019-20             |              252585 |
| 7       | 2020-21             |               84186 |
| 8       | 2021-22             |                4121 |
| 9       | 2022-23             |                2819 |
| 10      | 2023-24             |              119348 |
| 11      | 2024-25             |                8338 |
| 12      | 2025-26 (till date) |               24082 |
| Total:: | Total::             |             4377949 |

(c) to (d)   Govt., of Andhra Pradesh has completed IHHLs construction of saturation basis and the State has been declared as Open Defecation Free (ODF) on July 2018. Further, Govt of AP has sanctioned additional incentive amount of Rs.3000/- (along with Rs. 12,000/- as per SBMG guidelines) per IHHLs towards transportation of the material in Tribal Areas to provide toilet access to tribal villages. The Swachha Andhra Corporation, Government of Andhra Pradesh is conducting an Open Defecation  Free (ODF) survey  at both the  village  and  household  levels across  the  state.  This  survey  aims  to  assess  Individual  Household  Latrine  (IHHL)  coverage, identify  gaps,  and  implement  necessary  interventions  to  sustain  ODF  status.  Additionally,  it will  provide  village-level  insights  into  sanitation  coverage,  waste  management,  and  hygiene practices. So far, 80% of survey completed and remaining 20% survey is under progress. The Assessment covers all villages including remote and tribal villages of A.P

(e) As per SBM(G) guidelines, Information Education and Communication (IEC) activities are conducted  to  create  huge  awareness  on  SBM(G)  activities  in  all  villages  and  Educational Institutions.  Instructions  have  been  issued  to  the  districts  to  obtain  toilets  requirement  on priority  basis  from  all  eligible  beneficiaries  and  accord  necessary  sanctions  immediately  to complete toilet construction. Sanctions are given and construction taken up on priority basis. Govt., of Andhra Pradesh has declared third Saturday of every month as Swachh Andhra Day and  every  month  Swarna  Andhra  -  Swachh  Andhra  programme  is  being  conducted  with separate themes to create more awareness on Sanitation activities, public participation on SBM activities. Govt., Orders has been issued to participate all Govt., Officials, Public Representatives and Hon'ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh is also participating in Swarna Andhra - Swachh Andhra programme.

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