Aafrin Kidwai 
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced Rs 40,700 crores to support over two lakh villages achieve solid and liquid waste management (SLWM) under the Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) Phase 2 in 2021-22.
The central government will contribute Rs.14,000 crores while the States shall spend over Rs 8300 crores. Funds to the tune of Rs 12,730 crores will be made available through the Fifteenth Finance Commission and over Rs 4,100 through convergence with MGNREGS. An additional Rs 1500 crore will be invested by the States through other sources.
Plastic Waste Management Units will be constructed in over 2400 blocks, apart from other initiatives.
Disclaimer: This article is taken from a press release issued by the Press Information Bureau of India.
