news
India's Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, through the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U 2.0), is pioneering the transformation of coconut waste into lucrative products and new economic opportunities. Urban local bodies in cities like Chennai, Bhubaneswar, and Indore are converting coconut shells into cocopeat, coir, and compost,
news
The third regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers took place in Bhopal, led by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, focusing on advancing urban development goals across North-Central States. Discussions highlighted initiatives under key missions such as Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban and Housing for All. The meeting underlined the goal of India
news
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized a preparatory workshop for the Clean Himalayan Hill Cities Initiative on December 16, 2025, at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. This workshop aimed to unite key stakeholders, including urban experts, technical agencies, civil society organizations, and development partners, to create a strategic
news
The Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban (SBM-U) 2.0, launched in October 2021, aims to create Garbage Free Cities with comprehensive waste management and remediation of legacy dumpsites. Under SBM-U 2.0, various components like toilet construction, solid waste management, and capacity building receive Central Share (CS) funds based on approved
news
As of December 2025, India's Ministry of Jal Shakti has reported significant progress in improving water supply and sanitation across the country. The Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in 2019, aims to provide potable water to rural households, with 81% of them now having access to tap water. Similarly,
news
The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), initiated by the Government of India in 2014, aimed to eradicate open defecation by providing access to toilets for all rural households. By October 2019, all Indian states and union territories had declared themselves Open Defecation Free (ODF) after constructing over 10 crore latrines. The
news
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has officially declared 5,67,873 villages as Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) by December 4, 2025. The initiative, part of the program's Phase-II aimed at ensuring sustained sanitation, included three categories: Aspiring, Rising, and Model, signifying
news
The Government of India, alongside various State governments, has launched digital initiatives to bolster its Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission - Gramin (SBM-G) that aim for comprehensive water provision and sanitation in rural areas. These include Integrated Management Information System (IMIS) portals, mobile apps for geo-tagging sanitation
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,
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'
Urban Development
The second regional meeting of Urban Development Ministers was held in Hyderabad on November 18, 2025, chaired by Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal. The meeting focused on urban development challenges and opportunities, reviewing progress on various central schemes including the Swachh Bharat Mission and Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban
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