CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -On October 1, 2021, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), which envisions making all cities in the country “garbage-free". In the 2022-23 revised estimates, the SBM(U) was allocated Rs 2, 000 crore.

Detailed explanation-2: -This mission has increased the country’s monetary conditions. According to official reports, India’s financial budget has reaped more than 727 US dollars (Rs 53, 000) per household in rural areas. There are also fewer cases of diseases, infections, and diarrhoea due to the increased access to sanitation.

Detailed explanation-3: -14623 crore amount is allocated by centre to Swachh Bharat Mission in urban area.

Detailed explanation-4: -SBM(G) Component-Wise earmarking and funding pattern Sl. No. Up to 8% of total project cost, with 3% to be utilized at the Central level and 5% at State level. No additional funding from any other Centrally Sponsored Scheme will be permitted.

Detailed explanation-5: -For SBM(G), Rs 7, 192 Crore has been allocated in the budget for the year 2022-23. For the year 2022-23 under JJM, Rs 13, 105 Crore has been tentatively allocated by the Centre for these 6 States.