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The "Hamara Shauchalay, Hamara Bhavishya" campaign by the Ministry of Jal Shakti concluded on Human Rights Day, emphasizing the crucial link between improved sanitation and dignity. Initiated on November 19, the campaign stressed sanitation's role in societal health and highlighted the need for effective maintenance and
Hamara Shauchalaya
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has launched a nationwide campaign titled 'Hamara Shauchalaya, Hamara Bhavishya' on World Toilet Day 2025, aimed at enhancing sanitation in rural areas. The campaign will run from November 19, 2025, to December 10, 2025, focusing on the maintenance and aesthetic improvement of toilets,
World Toilet Day
On World Toilet Day 2025, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched the advocacy drives 'Toilet Paas Hai' and 'Main Saaf Hi Achha Hoon' to promote responsible toilet use. The event coincided with the World Toilet Summit, which aimed to accelerate sustainable sanitation practices.
sanitation
India's sanitation journey has seen significant progress, with ODF Plus villages increasing by 467% to 567,708 and 4,692 cities achieving ODF status as of November 2025. The Swachh Bharat Mission has been pivotal in eliminating open defecation and improving sanitation, contributing to public health, women'
Swachh Bharat Mission
The Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs highlights the progress made under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban) 2.0, focusing on the development of modern, accessible public toilet facilities across India. Key initiatives include the establishment of gender-segregated and inclusive toilets in high-footfall areas such as pilgrimage towns, markets, and
Special Campaign 5.0
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) successfully concluded Special Campaign 5.0, which ran from October 2 to October 31, 2025. The campaign focused on enhancing governance through resolving pending references, improving record management, and promoting cleanliness. Key achievements included clearing 120 square feet of office space, disposing
NCL
Northern Coalfields Limited (NCL) is actively participating in the Special Campaign 5.0, focusing on cleanliness, record management, and sustainable initiatives. The campaign includes the installation of sculptures made from mining scrap, the introduction of bio-toilets, and a 'Waste to Art' competition for students. NCL aims to clean
Swachh Bharat Mission
The Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, themed 'Swachhotsav', aims to enhance cleanliness and sanitation across India, building on the success of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Key achievements include the construction of 12 crore toilets, remediation of 58% of legacy waste, and transformation of over 8 lakh Cleanliness Target
Special Campaign 5.0
The Legislative Department of the Ministry of Law and Justice is committed to participating in Special Campaign 5.0, aimed at enhancing cleanliness and sanitation in government offices. The campaign will unfold in two phases: a Preparatory Phase from September 15-30, 2025, focusing on site identification and awareness, followed by
Swachhata Hi Seva
On September 18, 2025, the Ministry of Law and Justice conducted a deep cleanliness drive as part of the Swachhata Hi Seva Campaign, cleaning eight toilets in Shastri Bhawan, including facilities for ladies, gents, and unisex. The initiative, supervised by Shri R.K. Pattanayak and Smt. Rakhi Biswas, emphasized the
Swachhata Hi Seva-2025
The Department of Food and Public Distribution, Government of India, has initiated the 'Swachhata Hi Seva-2025' campaign, focusing on cleanliness and sanitation across its various offices and PSUs. The campaign, themed 'Swachhotsav', aims to promote behavioral and cultural shifts towards hygiene. Key officials, including Shri Sanjiv
Manual Scavenging
The Central Monitoring Committee (CMC) chaired by Minister Dr. Virendra Kumar met on August 22, 2025, to assess the implementation of the 'Prohibition of Employment as Manual Scavengers and their Rehabilitation Act, 2013'. The meeting highlighted achievements under the NAMASTE scheme, including the profiling of sewer workers and