Swachh Bharat Mission

Swachh Survekshan 2017: PM Modi’s Varanasi cleanest in UP; CM Yogi’s Gorakhpur at 314

A staggering 50 of the 62 cities surveyed in UP are ranked at 305 or lower in the nationwide survey of 434 cities

​Swachh Bharat Mission: 18 lakh sample survey says cities turned much cleaner in last one year

Results of the ‘Swachh Survekshan-2017’ have claimed that the efforts being made under Swachh Bharat Mission have made a positive impact on cleanliness situation in urban areas

Bill Gates praises PM Modi’s ‘Swachh Bharat’ mission, shares ‘Talking Toilets’ VR video

Bill Gates, world’s richest man and co-founder of Microsoft, has applauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ‘Swachh Bharat’ mission, saying that he has put a spotlight on a subject that most of us would rather not even think about.

Mawlynnong: This village in Meghalaya is Asia’s cleanest

Mawlynnong, a remote village in Meghalaya, has been dubbed ‘Asia’s Cleanest Village’.

PM Modi followed this Bengaluru man on Twitter for this reason

1.14 lakh villages open defecation free under Swachh Bharat Mission: Govt

1.14 lakh villages open defecation free under Swachh Bharat Mission: Govt

Centre's guidelines awaited for Smart City project

Mumbai: Even as the Union Cabinet gave its nod to NDA government's flagship smart city project last month, no city from Maharashtra has yet been included in the programme as the Centre's guidelines are awaited

Cabinet clears the way of private funding of 'Swachh Bharat Mission'

New Delhi: In a decision on Wednesday, Union Cabinet has cleared the way for setting up 'Swachh Bharat Fund'. By clearing, certain enabling provisions for a fund from individuals and companies, the government has opened

UN official uses wrong India map; parts of J&K missing

New Delhi: An incorrect map of Jammu and Kashmir was presented by a top UN official today at a water summit here to discuss the sanitation situation in India.  The territory of India bordering Pakistan

Involve youth in PM's initiatives, says President

New Delhi: Describing youth as the potential "engine of growth", President Pranab Mukherjee Wednesday called for improving their employability to make Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Make in India campaign a success."India is projected to have

Open defecation-free country became national slogan in 2014

New Delhi: The government, under the aegis of Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, undertook a significant journey in 2014 to make the country free from open defecation under an ambitious plan of around Rs

Development of 100 smart cities saw push in 2014

New Delhi: Development of 100 smart cities and housing for all by 2022 were the mantra of Ministry of Urban Development and Housing and Poverty Alleviation in 2014.  With the NDA government replacing the UPA

Venkaiah Naidu discusses Delhi issues with Jung

New Delhi: Urban Development Minister M. Venkaiah Naidu Thursday discussed a host of issues with Delhi Lt. Governor Najeeb Jung.The issues included water supply to the capital through Munak canal in Haryana and construction of

Railway officers set to adopt stations for cleaning

New Delhi: Looking to give a new impetus to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Swachh Bharat mission, Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu has suggested that officers working with the public transporter could adopt one railway station each

Mulayam Singh Yadav's daughter-in-law lauds PM Narendra Modi's cleanliness campaign

Lucknow: The "Swachh Bharat Mission" has found a proponent in Samajwadi Party supremo Mulayam Singh Yadav's younger daughter-in-law Aparna Yadav who has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi for taking forward the ideals of Mahatama Gandhi."Swachh

Richa Chadha's Swachh Bharat Mission on 'Masaan' set

New Delhi: Richa Chadha is on a mission to not litter the ghats of Varanasi, where she is currently filming Neeraj Ghaywan's "Masaan".Richa has instructed everyone not to use any kind of plastic -- bags,

Clean India: Modi praises leading citizens

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Thursday lauded the efforts of actor Amitabh Bachchan and other leading citizens for giving a boss to the Clean India Campaign."Who won't get inspired when @SrBachchan himself wields the

Villages are talent-rich: Kalraj Mishra

Ranchi: Union Minister Kalraj Mishra today said there is rich talent in villages and skill training to the unemployed there will develop rural areas, contributing in the overall development of the country.“Villages have enormous talent.

Nagarjuna unveils website to promote 'Swachh Bharat'

Hyderabad: Actor Akkineni Nagarjuna, who was recently nominated one of ambassadors for 'Swachh Bharat' (Clean India) campaign, Sunday unveiled a website to spread awareness about the programme and encourage people's participation.He took to the streets

Modi lauds Mary Kom for 'Swachh Bharat' effort

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday praised boxing icon M.C. Mary Kom and union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu for their effort towards "Swachh Bharat Mission"."Swachh Bharat Mission will get a great impetus