Launched in 2014, the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) stands as a landmark initiative, with the primary objective of achieving an Open Defecation Free India. Our State successfully attained the Open Defecation Free (ODF) status in November 2016, a testament to our dedicated implementation of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). The ongoing second phase of SBM(G) in the state is geared towards sustaining ODF status and implementing ODF+ activities. Our strong emphasis on achieving comprehensive and scientific waste management, encompassing both solid and liquid waste, is evident in projects such as thumboormuzhi, soak pits, compost pits, mini MCFs, all supplemented with state and LSG funds and MGNREGS convergence.

SBM (G) has been uniquely designed to leverage the capacity of individuals and communities in rural India to create a people’s movement to ensure that the ODF status of rural areas is sustained, people continue to practice safe hygienic behavior and that all villages have proper solid and liquid waste management arrangements. 

SBM(G) Phase II has been implementing from 2020-21 to 2024-25 in mission mode with a total estimated outlay of Rs.1500 crores in the state of Kerala. As an ODF State, Kerala is now focusing on ODF Sustainability and ODF+ activities. An ODF + village is defined as a village which sustain its Open Defecation Free status, ensures solid and liquid waste management and is visually clean.  Solid and Liquid Waste Management projects across the State which includes Sanitary Complexes / Public Toilets and various IEC / Capacity Buildings activities for ODF Sustainability.