Rural tap water coverage reaches nearly 82 pc under Jal Jeevan Mission, claims government documentIndia has achieved remarkable progress in providing tap water to rural households, claims government. The Jal Jeevan Mission has connected ...
08 Jun, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
West Bengal will work with Centre to ensure state receives all benefits of double-engine govt: CM Suvendu AdhikariWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari pledged close collaboration with the Centre to secure benefits of a 'double-engine government' ...
30 May, 2026, 06.36 PM IST
Health services, medical education expansion to be driven by modern tech: Yogi AdityanathUttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reviewed health and medical education. He stressed improving treatment quality and expanding s...
26 May, 2026, 04.34 PM IST
PM Modi pitches water conservation, sustainable living ahead of monsoonModi emphasised water conservation and prudent management, urging farmers to adopt better irrigation practices. He highlighted the governme...
10 May, 2026, 05.33 PM IST
Manali tourist charging point turns into dumping spot within hours; viral video sparks civic sense debateA newly installed phone charging point for tourists in Himachal Pradesh's Manali quickly became a dumping ground for trash, sparking outrag...
03 May, 2026, 04.23 PM IST
PM Modi receives 'Global Goalkeeper' award for Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, says it helped achieve UN goalsAccepting the award, Modi said he shared the honour with crores of Indians who had contributed to the success of the cleanliness mission.
25 Sep, 2019, 01.14 PM IST
Cleanliness will become a reality through mass participation: PMSpeaking on the third anniversary of the mission, Modi said when he had announced the mission, it was viewed with cynicism and many even ch...
03 Oct, 2017, 12.00 AM IST
All 56 ministries told to draw up 2-year plan for Swachh BharatIt will begin in January with the first fortnight allocated to ministries of external affairs, finance and steel. The next fortnight has be...
13 Dec, 2016, 01.36 AM IST
- Agriculture ministry to assist 'mandis' for setting up waste management plants
As part of the Centre’s cleanliness mission, the agriculture ministry has decided to provide Rs 10 lakh each to 585 ‘mandis’ (wholesale agr...
02 Nov, 2016, 09.41 PM IST
Amitabh Bachchan, Priyanka Chopra may feature in a new Swachh Bharat Abhiyan campaignThis campaign would be a part of the Narendra Modi government’s efforts to infuse fresh energy into the national cleanliness mission.
06 Jun, 2016, 03.37 AM IST
Delhi still has to clean up: M Venkaiah NaiduOn Swachh Bharat's first anniversary, urban development minister M Venkaiah Naidu singled out AAP ruled Delhi for lagging behind in the cle...
02 Oct, 2015, 06.33 AM IST
Swachh Bharat: Cleanliness drive should also include the mind, says Smriti IraniIrani also announced Wasima, a Class VI student from village Gunawat in Mewat, as the Brand Ambassador of Bal Swachhta Abhiyan for Haryana ...
25 Nov, 2014, 04.16 PM IST
Citizens should take initiative to ensure cleanlinessA land of filth, no matter how talented its people and how wonderful its natural resources, will never earn the respect it deserves.
01 Nov, 2014, 01.06 PM IST
'Swachch Bharat' should become a people's movement: Venkaiah Naidu"The purpose of Swachch Bharat mission is that it should become a people's movement and all the citizens should take part in the cleanlines...
25 Oct, 2014, 05.12 PM IST
CM Jitan Ram Manjhi launches Swachh Bharat drive in BiharJitan Ram Manjhi launched the Swachh Bharat mission from Gandhi Maidan by delivering oath to people to keep the city clean.
02 Oct, 2014, 04.34 PM IST
Arvind Kejriwal to wield broom in PM Modi's backyard for October 2Kejriwal and volunteers, will take part in clean-up campaign Race Course road area even as Modi launches the Swachh Bharat Abhiyaan in Delh...
01 Oct, 2014, 10.52 PM IST
Dedicate 100 hours a year for cleanliness: PM Narendra ModiAccording to an official release, the PM said that all government departments will actively participate in this mission.
12 Sep, 2014, 12.17 PM IST