Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen J&K

  1- Introduction of Johkasou Technology in Jammu & Kashmir Strengthening ODF Plus through Scientific Liquid Waste Management (LWM) Under Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) Phase II, the Directorate of Rural Sanitation, Govt of J&K, is committed to sustaining Open Defecation Free (ODF) status and advancing ODF Plus through scientific Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM). As part of this initiative, Johkasou Technology, a proven Japanese decentralized wastewater treatment system, is being introduced in selected districts – Jammu, Budgam, Samba. This pilot implementation aims to demonstrate an efficient, decentralized model for domestic wastewater treatment in rural and peri-urban areas.   2- What is Johkasou? “Johkasou” means “Purification Tank” in Japanese. The technology primarily caters the areas without centralized sewerage infrastructure. It is an approved, compact on-site wastewater treatment system that treats: Toilet wastewater ...

Sameer Showkin Lone Jammu | Feb 09: In a significant and much needed move, Chief Minister Omar Abdullah on Friday announced that Capex funds (District) will be leveraged from 2026–27 onwards for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of rural sanitation assets, marking a decisive transition from asset creation to asset management in Jammu & Kashmir’s sanitation journey. The announcement, made during the Budget Session of the Legislative Assembly, directly addresses one of the most persistent challenges faced by the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase-II: sustaining sanitation infrastructure after construction. Why this matters? Over the years, under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase I and Phase-II, rural J&K has witnessed a major boost when it comes to setting up of sanitation infrastructure in every nook and corner. The major assets include: - Community Sanitary Complexes (CSCs) - Door-to-door waste collection systems - Plastic Waste Management Units (PWMUs...

  How a 25 CUM Biogas Plant Transforms Lives, E mpowers Communities, Promotes Circular Economy In Badhori Panchayat, Samba, we aren't just managing waste, we’re harvesting energy. With our 25 CUM Biogas Plant, we are turning organic waste into a clean, blue flame for cooking and high-quality manure for our fields. This is the Circular Economy in its purest form.  #SBMG #JKSwachhata #GOBARdhan Jammu: The installation of a 25 CUM-capacity biogas plant under SBM-G has propelled the efforts of Mr Dinkar Kaushal, local entrepreneur and owner of Santosh Janaak Dairy Farms in Badhori Panchayat, Samba, J&K, to an entirely new level. This upgraded unit now processes a much larger volume of cattle waste, generating more biogas and producing higher quantities of organic manure. And the impact doesn’t end at the boundaries of his dairy. The surplus biogas is now benefitting households in the vicinity, particularly families whose members work at the farm. These households now hav...

Directs ACPs to Fix Gaps in Asset Functionality, IMIS Reporting Jammu:  Director General Rural Sanitation J&K, Ms Anoo Malhotra (JKAS) today held a comprehensive review meeting to assess the Annual Implementation Plan (AIP) 2026–27, progress of ongoing SBM-G assets, and the status of functionality, geotagging, and IMIS reporting across the 20 districts of J&K. Chairing the meeting, the Director General directed all districts to submit the reviewed AIP 2026–27 by January 25, 2026, after due discussion with the respective Deputy Commissioners. Emphasis was laid on preparing feasible land-backed and implementation-ready plans, with clear locational details and inclusion of all existing assets. The Director General expressed concern over delays in functionality reporting and poor IMIS updates in several districts and instructed immediate corrective action.  She directed the Assistant Commissioners of Panchayat (ACPs) of all the districts to ensure accurate planning and app...

              (BDO SK Pora Syed Jaasirah Syedain (JKAS) along with her team)  Block SK Pora in central Kashmir’s Budgam district has seen a major transformation in sanitation and waste management because of the ongoing community involvement and door-to-door (D2D) initiatives as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission Gramin. What started as a response to long-standing issues has grown into a community-focused movement for cleanliness and responsible waste management. Challenge Before the intervention The block faced several problems like scattered garbage, open dumping, legacy waste accumulation, and a lack of public awareness about waste segregation and hygiene practices. These issues harmed environmental health and lowered the overall quality of life in the block. To tackle these increasing concerns, the Block Administration has chosen a phased and inclusive approach. The initiative began with biweekly clean-up drives to clear old waste and visi...

# GOBARdhan is a game-changer for J&K It turns cattle waste into biogas, organic manure, clean energy & rural livelihoods, reducing pollution, fuel costs, and boosting sustainable village economies. hashtag # GOBARdhan hashtag # SwachhBharatMissionGramin @jkrddpr  

  Sameer Showkin Lone Jammu, Nov 29: Hamara Shauchalaya, Hamara Bhavishya is an ongoing national-level behaviour change campaign under the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti , aimed at reinforcing the message that safe sanitation is not just an infrastructure requirement but a foundation for a healthy and dignified future. The campaign positions the toilet as a symbol of progress, preventing disease, protecting children, and ensuring improved quality of life in every household. Across Jammu & Kashmir, the campaign is gaining momentum with active interventions from district administrations, field teams, IEC workers, block-level workers, etc.  The campaign focuses on community engagement, awareness generation, and strengthening of sanitation assets created under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen). https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/dg-rural-sanitation-launches-hamara-shauchalay-hamara-bhavishya-campaign/ https://jkmonitor.org/index.php/science-an...