Objectives
This campaign aims to accomplish the vision of a 'Clean India' by 2 October 2019, the 150th birthday of Mahatma Gandhi. It is expected to cost over 
62000 crore (US$9.7 billion). Fund sharing between the Central Government and the State Government and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) is 75%:25% (90% : 10% for North Eastern and special category states). The campaign has been described as "beyond politics" and "inspired by patriotism".
62000 crore (US$9.7 billion). Fund sharing between the Central Government and the State Government and Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) is 75%:25% (90% : 10% for North Eastern and special category states). The campaign has been described as "beyond politics" and "inspired by patriotism".
Specific objectives are:
- Elimination of open defecation
- Conversion of insanitary toilets to pour flush toilets
- Eradication of manual scavenging
- 100% collection and scientific processing/disposal/reuse/recycling of municipal solid waste
- A behavioural change in people regarding healthy sanitation practices
- Generation of awareness among citizens about sanitation and its linkages with public health
- Supporting urban local bodies in designing, executing and operating waste disposal systems.
- Facilitating private-sector participation in capital expenditure and operation and maintenance costs for sanitary facilities.
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