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TopicSwachh Bharat Abhiyan

Topic: Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Don’t just blame the govt for dirty streets. Civic sense can’t be legislated

This issue isn’t confined to India—it has followed the Indian diaspora abroad. Gutka stains became so widespread in London that local authorities had to repaint entire areas.

‘No improvement’ in public toilet availability in 3 years, say 52% urban Indians in LocalCircles survey

Conducted across 341 districts of India, the results of the survey were released Monday, to coincide with 9th anniversary of the Swachh Bharat Mission, launched by PM Modi on 2 October, 2014.

Transforming denial into deliberation: The case of manual scavenging

President Ram Nath Kovind called manual scavenging 'shameful'. But India is still lacking concrete effort.

These are the secrets to Indore’s 5-year ‘cleanest city’ streak. And it’s not rocket science

Indore is Madhya Pradesh’s largest and most populated city. A responsible & responsive public, and an army of 'safai mitras', are key allies in this city's successful cleanliness drive.

On Modi govt’s Swachhata Abhiyan app, most complaints on manual scavenging are from UP

Of the complaints received from 14 states, Uttar Pradesh tops the chart with 863 complaints, followed by Maharashtra with 36 and West Bengal 30.

On World Toilet Day, a look at India’s sanitation data and the ground realities

Every year on 19 November, the UN celebrates World Toilet Day to create awareness about the 4.2 billion people who are living without ‘safely managed sanitation’.

Visual, digital art showcasing Gandhi & cleanliness — inside Delhi’s Rashtriya Swachhta Kendra

Union minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat Sunday opened Rashtriya Swachhta Kendra at Rajghat to the public. Only virtual tours are allowed for the time being.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan a big support in fight against coronavirus, says PM Modi

The prime minister made the statement while inaugurating the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra and launching a week-long cleanliness drive.

Drinking water secretary & PM’s trusted officer Parmeswaran Iyer quits for ‘personal reasons’

Credited for successfully implementing Swachh Bharat Mission, Iyer’s resignation comes nine months before his second extension ends in April 2021.

Ministers’ panel wants Modi govt to set up ‘hygiene dept’ in all organisations, workplaces 

The department could be an extension of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan in which the focus will be to cover personal and social hygiene.

On Camera

The Bads of Bollywood finally gives us the sidekick that everyone needs

Sidekicks are quintessential in Bollywood, and every few years, when a star or lead shines, a filmmaker reminds us that the person next to the hero is a key ingredient in the recipe.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

With MiG-21’s exit, India’s squadron strength hits 6-decade low. What are IAF’s plans for the Tejas

While the IAF remains committed to the Tejas programme and has placed orders for 180 Tejas Mk1A, the force is eagerly waiting for the Tejas Mk 2 version.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.