Date: 2026-06-19Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs reviews Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban progress in Madhya Pradesh; calls for accelerated implementation and sustaining progress
**Executive Summary**
On June 19, 2026, the Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs reviewed the progress of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 in Madhya Pradesh. The review highlighted the approval of projects worth ₹3,680 crore and the implementation of 350 water treatment projects to protect the Narmada River. Key action items include preparing for a "Zero Waste" Simhasth 2028 and accelerating infrastructure development through the Urban Challenge Fund.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Financial Approvals and Infrastructure**
* **SBM-U 2.0 Funding:** Projects worth ₹3,680 crore have been approved, featuring a Central share of ₹2,036 crore for waste remediation, toilets, and water management.
* **Urban Challenge Fund:** 374 Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are included in this initiative, supported by ₹4,600 crore in central assistance to facilitate projects worth ₹18,400 crore.
* **CITIIS 2.0:** A ₹106 crore project for Ujjain Municipal Corporation has been approved for a Climate Change Action Plan, with 80% funding from the Government of India.
**Waste Management and Environmental Recovery**
* **Legacy Waste:** Over 48 lakh metric tonnes of waste (out of 57 lakh) have been processed across 109 ULBs, recovering 509 acres of land.
* **Reforestation:** Plantation activities have been initiated on 100 acres of recovered land.
* **Waste-to-Energy:** Operational Compressed Bio-Gas (CBG) plants are active in Indore and Gwalior, with five additional plants coming up in Dewas, Ratlam, Morena, Burhanpur, and Khandwa.
**Sanitation and Water Initiatives**
* **Water Treatment:** Approximately 350 projects are being implemented for used water treatment to control pollution in the Narmada River and other bodies.
* **Swachh Shehar Jodi:** Seven pairs of high-performing "mentor" cities and low-performing "mentee" cities have been formed to transfer best practices in sanitation.
* **Simhasth 2028:** The upcoming event is being planned under a “Zero Waste” concept, requiring robust preparedness for event-generated and local waste.
**Impact Analysis**
**Stakeholder: Government of Madhya Pradesh and State ULBs**
**Impact**
The State receives significant financial support (totaling billions in approved projects) and a structured mentorship framework to improve urban infrastructure and sanitation standards.
**Action Required**
The State must accelerate the implementation of approved projects, strengthen waste management systems for Simhasth 2028, and ensure the provision of high-quality public toilets.
**Stakeholder: Ujjain Municipal Corporation**
**Impact**
Specifically targeted for climate resilience and event hosting, receiving ₹106 crore for climate action and specialized focus for the upcoming Simhasth 2028.
**Action Required**
Implement the Climate Change Action Plan and develop infrastructure capable of managing "Zero Waste" requirements for large-scale public events.
**Stakeholder: Low-performing (Mentee) Cities**
**Impact**
These cities gain access to credit guarantees via the Urban Challenge Fund and direct knowledge transfer from high-performing cities like Indore and Bhopal.
**Action Required**
Adopt best practices and learnings from mentor cities to upgrade local sanitation and waste management standards.
Key Entities Referenced
Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0: The primary national flagship program focused on urban sanitation, legacy waste remediation, and solid waste management, with ₹3,680 crore approved for projects in Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh: The target state for the policy review, where 374 Urban Local Bodies are implementing sanitation initiatives, including significant waste processing and land recovery efforts.
Urban Challenge Fund: An initiative supported by ₹4,600 crore in central assistance to address urban infrastructure needs and facilitate projects worth ₹18,400 crore through credit guarantees.
Simhasth 2028: A major upcoming event being planned with a 'Zero Waste' concept, driving the state's strategy for robust waste management systems and public health infrastructure.
CITIIS 2.0: A scheme under which specific funding was approved for the Ujjain Municipal Corporation to implement a Climate Change Action Plan.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs
reviews Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban progress
in Madhya Pradesh; calls for accelerated
implementation and sustaining progress
प्रव तथ: 19 JUN 2026 9:29PM by PIB Delhi
A review of Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban 2.0 for the State of Madhya Pradesh was held in Ujjain on
19th June 2026 under the chairpersonship of Shri Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister of Housing and
Urban Affairs and Ministry of Power in the presence of
Shri Mohan Yadav, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Kailash Vijayvargiya, Hon’ble
Minister, Urban Development & Housing, Government of Madhya Pradesh and Smt. Pratima Bagri,
Hon’ble Minister of State - Urban Administration & Development. Officers of Central and State
Government were present in the meeting.
During the review, Hon’ble Union Minister noted that projects worth ₹3,680 crore have been approved for
Madhya Pradesh under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, with Central Share of ₹2,036 crore which
inter-alia include components such as legacy waste remediation, solid waste management, construction of
toilets and used water management.
The Hon’ble Union Minister appreciated the State’s progress in legacy waste remediation noting that out
of 57 lakh metric tonnes of waste across 109 ULBs in the State, more than 48 lakh metric tonnes have
been processed, resulting in the recovery of 509 acres of land. Plantation has been undertaken on 100acres as part of environmental conservation efforts. He also commended the State’s pioneering role in
CBG sector, with operational
CBG plants in Indore and Gwalior. Additionally, five more plants coming up in Dewas, Ratlam, Morena,
Burhanpur, and Khandwa.
He also highlighted that around 350 projects are being implemented for the treatment of used water
generated by urban local bodies which will help controlling pollution in the Narmada River and other
water bodies.
He commended the consistent performance of cities like Indore, Bhopal, and Ujjain under Swachh
Survekshan. Under the Swachh Shehar Jodi initiative, 7 jodis of high performing cities (mentor) and low
performing cities (mentee) have been formed in Madhya Pradesh to improve sanitation standards of
mentee cities by adopting best practices and learnings from mentor cities.
The Hon’ble Union Minister noted that 374 ULBs in Madhya Pradesh have been included under the
Urban Challenge Fund to address growing urban infrastructure needs. He highlighted that the initiative,
supported by central assistance of ₹4,600 crore, will facilitate preparation of projects worth ₹18,400 crore,
with special provisions to support smaller ULBs through credit guarantees.
The Hon’ble Union Minister noted that under CITIIS 2.0 scheme, a project worth ₹106 crore has been
approved for Ujjain Municipal Corporation, with 80% funding from the Government of India to support
implementation of a Climate Change Action Plan in the city.
Hon’ble Union Minister appreciated State’ efforts in preparation for upcoming Simhasth 2028 which is
being planned on the concept of “Zero Waste”. For this, he emphasized that strengthening waste
management systems is essential and high focus is to be given by State to ensure public health and
cleanliness through robust preparedness and adequate facilities for management of both event-generated
and local waste. Also, he observed that adequate high-quality toilets may be provided.
Hon’ble Union Minister reiterated that MoHUA will closely work with the State governments to achieve
Government of India’s commitment to visible cleanliness and Swachhata in urban areas, keeping in the
vision of Hon’ble Prime Minister.
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