Swachh Bharat Mission
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has announced the construction of compost pits, soak pits, and greywater management systems under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) Phase-II. Financial assistance is provided to villages based on population size, with a minimum allocation of ₹1 lakh per village. The initiative aims to enhance waste
ODF Plus
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has outlined the criteria for declaring villages as Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus, which includes maintaining ODF status, solid and liquid waste management, and visual cleanliness. There are three stages: Aspiring, Rising, and Model. Villages can self-declare their status at Gram Sabha meetings, followed by
Mann Ki Baat
In the 124th episode of 'Mann Ki Baat', Prime Minister highlighted India's achievements in sports, science, and culture, including the return of astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla, the success of Indian students in international Olympiads, and the recognition of Maratha forts as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. He emphasized
Swachh Bharat Mission
The Ministry of Jal Shakti released a report detailing the achievements of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen and Urban) since its inception in 2014. The report highlights the construction of over 11.9 million individual household latrines and nearly 260,000 community sanitary complexes under SBM(G), along with significant
Swachhta Pakhwada
The Ministry of Jal Shakti has outlined key activities for Swachhta Pakhwada 2025, an initiative under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) aimed at enhancing sanitation practices across India. The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) has prepared a calendar for the event, encouraging Ministries and Departments to engage in
Swachh Survekshan
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, conferred the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards, recognizing 23 cities in the Super Swachh League, with Ahmedabad, Bhopal, and Lucknow emerging as top clean cities. The event emphasized the importance of urban cleanliness, peer learning through the Swachh City Partnership, and the launch of
Swachh Survekshan
On July 17, 2025, President Droupadi Murmu will present the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards, recognizing urban cleanliness efforts across India. This year, 78 awards will be given in four categories, with participation from 14 crore citizens. The initiative, part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, assesses over 4,500 cities using
Agra
Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, Agra has successfully transformed the Kuberpur landfill into an Integrated Waste Management City. This initiative, driven by the Agra Municipal Corporation, focuses on sustainable waste management through bioremediation, biomining, and the establishment of Material Recovery Facilities. By 2024, significant waste removal and land reclamation efforts
Rajkot
Rajkot has successfully remediated a 16 lakh tonne legacy waste dumpsite into a 20-acre green urban forest as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban. This initiative involved advanced waste processing, tree planting, and sustainable water management, showcasing a model for effective waste management and urban development. Source: Original Link
Electric Vehicles
The integration of electric vehicles (EVs) into household waste collection under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) represents a significant step towards sustainable urban sanitation in India. Cities like Guntur, Chennai, and Indore are deploying electric vehicles for waste collection, reducing carbon emissions, enhancing air quality, and promoting eco-friendly practices. These
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