sanitation workers
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched a new Model Contracting Framework aimed at safeguarding sanitation workers and improving sanitation services across India. This initiative, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, provides guidelines for Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) to engage Private Sanitation Service Operators (PSSOs) for mechanized
World Environment Day
On World Environment Day 2025, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs launched a campaign to combat plastic pollution, emphasizing the theme 'Ending Plastic Pollution Globally'. Activities included the distribution of over 300,000 cloth bags through 2,400 kiosks, public awareness initiatives, and community-driven projects across various
Swachhata Pakhwada
The Department of Biotechnology (DBT) under the Ministry of Science & Technology observed Swachhata Pakhwada 2025 from May 1 to May 15, 2025, as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative included a pledge ceremony, various cleanliness drives, health check-ups, training sessions, and community engagement activities. A total of