The Ministry of Urban Development has announced an increase in Central assistance to various projects under Swachh Bharat Mission in urban areas, an official statement said on Friday.

A 75 per cent increase in Central assistance for municipal solid waste management and 45 per cent hike for construction of community toilets has been approved by the Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. Construction of public toilets and urinals has been made eligible for Central assistance.

Published on July 15, 2016