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The Government of India's initiatives under the Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission have significantly improved water and sanitation access in rural areas. Since the Jal Jeevan Mission's launch in 2019, tap water connections have been provided to over 12.58 Crore additional rural households.
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The Department of Food and Public Distribution (DFPD) observed the Swachhata Pakhwada cleanliness campaign from February 16 to 28, 2026, marking the 11th year of the initiative. The campaign involved various activities aimed at promoting environmental sustainability and was aligned with the Swachh Bharat Mission. Source: Original Link
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In a significant technological advancement under the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban 2.0, the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation has launched the G-SPIDER, an AI-driven robot, to automate canal cleaning. This initiative marks a major step towards eliminating manual scavenging and enhancing safety for sanitation workers. Operating in high-risk areas like the
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The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II is in execution from 2020-21 through 2026-27, emphasizing Open Defecation Free (ODF) sustainability and solid and liquid waste management across villages. Aimed at transforming villages into ODF Plus Model villages, this phase uses Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) for community engagement and behavior
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti reported the construction of over 120 million individual household latrines (IHHLs) across India since the launch of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) in 2014. The initiative, targeted to make India Open Defecation Free, highlights collaborative efforts between the central and state governments. The program achieved its
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The Swachh Bharat Mission, through its initiative 'Swachh Aadat se Swachh Bharat,' emphasizes maintaining cleanliness through daily habits. From waste segregation to reducing single-use plastics, the initiative encourages responsible behavior for sustained sanitation and public health improvements. Source: Original Link
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The Ministry of Jal Shakti outlines the year-wise and state-wise allocation of central share funds to State and Union Territory governments under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen and Urban over the last eleven years. Sanitation being a state subject, the allocations are centrally sponsored and demand-driven, based on Annual Implementation Plans
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The GOBARdhan scheme, initiated under the Swachh Bharat Mission in 2018, is pivotal in India's solid waste management efforts. By converting organic waste into biogas and bio-slurry, it enhances village cleanliness and supports the rural economy, generating employment and increasing farmers' income. The Ministry of Jal Shakti,
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India launched the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme to achieve 'Zero Dumpsites' under the Swachh Bharat Mission by October 2026. The initiative focuses on remediating over 200 high-impact dumpsites which contain the bulk of India's remaining legacy waste. Using a circular economy approach, remediated waste is turned
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The Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), initiated by the Government of India in 2014, aims to make urban areas open defecation free and improve waste management in cities. With a focus on constructing household and community toilets, as well as enhancing municipal solid waste processing, SBM-U 2.0 was launched in
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Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil led a virtual symposium discussing innovative faecal sludge management (FSM) models under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen. These models, showcasing community-led and sustainable sanitation initiatives across India, were presented by multiple states and UTs, emphasizing inclusive sanitation solutions and employment generation. Source: Original Link
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The Department of Drinking Water & Sanitation's 2025 review highlights significant progress under Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase II with over 83% of Indian villages declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus. The program included mass participation in the Swachhata Hi Seva 2025 campaign, construction of millions of household