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Upward revision of incentive amount for construction of individual household latrine under Total Sanitation Campaign - PIB Release

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved the upward revision in the incentive amount to a Below Poverty Line (BPL) household for construction of latrines

Author : Press Information Bureau

The incentive for one unit of Individual Household Latrine (IHHL) has been raised from existing Rs. 2,200 (Rs. 2,700 for difficult and hilly areas) to Rs. 3,200 (Rs. 3,700 for difficult and hilly areas). The central share out of this shall be Rs. 2,200 (Rs. 2,700 in case of hilly and difficult areas) and State Government share shall be Rs. 1,000. Minimum beneficiary share shall be Rs. 300. State Governments are allowed the flexibility to provide higher incentive for a household toilet, of the same or higher unit costs from their own funds.

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