Aafrin Kidwai 
The Union cabinet has approved the continuation of Swachh Bharat Mission (urban) and the Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) for five years till 2025-26.
The financial outlay for Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) till 2025-26 is an ambitious ₹1,41,600 crore, including central share of ₹36,465 crore for 2021-22 to 2025-26. The outlay for the last phase of the mission was ₹62,009 crore.
The mission will require all cities to achieve at least 3-star garbage-free certification, according to a report in The Economic Times.
On October 1, the Prime Minister had announced the launch of SBM 2.0, as reported on SolidWasteIndia.com
