The Economic Times

Over 1.47 cr household toilets built under Swachh Bharat Mission (G)-II in 5 years: Govt

Over 1.47 crore rural household toilets were built in five years. Eligible households receive up to Rs 12,000 for toilet construction. Uttar Pradesh led with 48.99 lakh toilets constructed during this period. States and Union Territories receive financial and technical support for sanitation efforts. Incentives are transferred directly to beneficiaries' bank accounts via Direct Benefit Transfer.