Which of the following is NOT the objective of Swachh Bharat Mission?

The correct answer is Option (4) → Providing housing facilities to all citizens

The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) aims at a pollution-free environment.

Option (1) Making India Open defecation-free — An objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission. It goes with scientific management of municipal solid waste and building toilets.

Option (2) Making provisions for the supply of clean energy to all households — An objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Clean energy fuel LPG for all households in rural India reduces domestic pollution.

Option (3) Providing potable drinking water to every household — An objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Safe drinking water controls the spread of water-borne diseases.

Option (4) Providing housing facilities to all citizens — Not an objective of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Housing is not among the four objectives of the mission.

Note: This question is taken from the pre-rationalised NCERT book. The latest edition (2026-27) does not have this part. An extract of the pre-rationalised NCERT book is given below for the benefit of students.