The Government of India has strengthened digital monitoring systems for rural water supply and sanitation services under the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) and Swachh Bharat Mission-Gramin (SBM-G). Through advanced portals, geo-tagging, Aadhaar verification and IoT-based tracking, the Centre aims to ensure transparency, accountability and real-time performance assessment. Providing details in…
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“Swachh Aadat, Swachh Bharat: Habits for a Clean India”
Cleanliness and sanitation remain central to public health, dignity and the overall quality of life in India. Over the years, the Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed sanitation from a personal concern into a shared civic responsibility, strengthening systems, expanding toilet access and encouraging public participation in waste management. As the…
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Lakshya Zero Dumpsites: India’s Mission for Cleaner Cities
India is intensifying efforts to eliminate legacy urban dumpsites through the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP), launched in November 2025 under the Swachh Bharat Mission. The initiative, dubbed Lakshya: Zero Dumpsites, targets complete remediation of city dumpsites by October 2026, prioritising 214 high-impact locations containing nearly 80% of remaining waste….
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Lucknow Becomes UP’s First Zero Fresh Waste Dump City
Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, has become the state’s first zero fresh waste dump city following the inauguration of the Shivari Solid Waste Management Plant. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban, the city now achieves 100% scientific processing of municipal solid waste, marking a major milestone in sustainable urban development….
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Amit Shah Inaugurates ₹373 Crore Projects in Andaman & Nicobar
Union Home and Cooperation Minister, Shri Amit Shah, today inaugurated and laid the foundation stone for multiple development projects worth ₹373 crore in Sri Vijaya Puram, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The event was attended by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Shri Nityanand Rai, Shri Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Lieutenant…
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NAMASTE Scheme: Mechanised Sanitation Safety Across India
In a major initiative to safeguard sanitation workers, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has implemented the NAMASTE (National Action for Mechanised Sanitation Ecosystem) scheme across over 4,800 Urban Local Bodies. The scheme focuses on mechanised cleaning of sewers and septic tanks, aiming for zero fatalities and improved…
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Northeast India Turns Waste Into Wealth and Sustainability
High in the hills and valleys of Northeast India, a quiet but powerful transformation is redefining how waste is perceived and managed. Across towns, cities, and remote communities, waste is no longer treated as an unavoidable burden but as a resource that can restore ecosystems, create livelihoods, and strengthen civic…
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Swachh Bharat Mission : 5.67 Lakh Villages Now ODF Plus
New Delhi : The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) SBM(G) Phase II has marked a significant milestone: 5,67,873 villages have been declared Open Defecation Free (ODF) Plus up to 4 December 2025, according to state and union territory reports on the mission’s Integrated Management Information System (IMIS). The tally includes 75,892…
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Vision for Sujalam Bharat Summit 2025 Launches in New Delhi
The “Vision for Sujalam Bharat” Summit 2025, organised by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, commenced today at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The two-day event, held from 28–29 November, brings together about 250 participants, including representatives from central ministries, states, technical experts, NGOs, self-help groups, and recipients of the National Water…