Urban areas are generally marked by overcrowding, congestion, inadequate facilities to support the fast-growing population and consequent poor sanitary conditions and foul air. Environmental pollution by solid wastes has now got significant because of the enormous growth in the quantity of waste generated from various sources.

Expand 'SBM' in reference to a plan launched by the Central government.

The Swachh Bharat Mission

The Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) is part of the urban renewal mission launched by the Government of India to improve the quality of life in urban slums.