Clean India Mission

Cleanliness continuous process, requires participation: Jitendra Singh

Union minister Jitendra Singh on Monday said cleanliness is not just a one-time effort but a continuous process that requires collective participation. "Swachchata Hi Sewa is not just a campaign but a nationwide movement that reflects the collective will and determination of the people of India. It resonates deeply with Mahatma Gandhi's vision of cleanliness and dignity for all," he said while leading a cleanliness campaign in the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). The drive goes beyond physical cleanliness -- it fosters a mindset of responsibility towards one's surroundings and contributes to a healthier, more sustainable future -- the minister of state for personnel said. He was accompanied by P K Mishra, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister, and prime minister's advisors Amit Khare and Tarun Kapoor, besides other senior officers. Singh emphasised that the campaign aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of a clean India and reiterated the government's commitment to the

PM Modi unveils Mission Amrut: Water, sewage plants to make cities cleaner

The prime minister also thanked citizens for embracing eco-friendly alternatives such as cloth and paper bags, which have significantly contributed to reducing single-use plastics

Centre to speed up cleanliness drives after earning Rs 1,162 cr from scrap

The Centre has earned Rs 1,162 crore from scrap disposal during its special cleanliness drives and plans are afoot to further accelerate it with the help of the states, Union Minister of State for Personnel Jitendra Singh said on Monday. The cleanliness campaigns carried out at over four lakh sites have resulted in weeding out nearly 96.10 lakh files, including electronic files, besides freeing up 355.50 lakh square feet of space, which can house a huge shopping complex or a mall, he said. "As much as Rs 1,162.49 crore has been earned through disposal of office scrap, including e-waste such as old computers and other electronic items. The cleanliness drive has become India's largest campaign for institutionalising 'swachata'," Singh told PTI. He said without spending a significant sum, the government has been able to earn so many crores of revenue through the cleanliness campaign, "which, in my opinion, is a huge success". The revenue of Rs 1,162.49 crore was earned in the three ..

Sports Ministry to launch nationwide month-long Clean India Programme

Sports Minister Anurag Thakur will launch a nationwide month-long Clean India Programme from Prayagraj in Uttar Pradesh to encourage people's participation in cleaning waste, mainly single use plastic. The cleanliness drive, to be organised by the sports ministry, is being taken up as part of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav and will run from October 1 to 31. The programme is being organised in six lakh villages of 744 districts across the country through the networks of Nehru Yuva Kendra Sangathan(NYKS) affiliated Youth Clubs & National Service Scheme affiliated Institutions, said a release. Youth Affairs Secretary Usha Sharma said the aim of the cleanliness drive was to create awareness, mobilise people and ensure their involvement in cleaning waste. Through this mega initiative, 75 lakh kg waste will be collected and disposed with the support and voluntary participation of citizens, the release added. Earlier, Thakur had said that the people must pledge to make the country free of ...

Swachh Survekshan: US thanks India for felicitating development agency

US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster expressed happiness over United States Agency for International Development being recognised during Swachh Survekshan 2020 award ceremony.Taking to Twitter, Juster on Thursday said, "So pleased that @MoHUA_India & @SwachhBharatGov recognized @usaid_india at the Swachh Survekshan 2020 award ceremony. Through our partnership with the Government of India, the U.S. is committed to transforming water & sanitation services."After the award ceremony, Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated all those cities who have secured top positions in the Swachh Survekshan 2020. Indore is India's cleanest city in Swachh Survekshan 2020, the fifth edition of the annual cleanliness survey of the country. The city has bagged the spot fourth time in a row. Gujarat's Surat is on the second spot and Maharashtra's Navi Mumbai is on the third position.The event also saw felicitation of Urban Development Ministry's partner organisations including the United ...

MoD to mobilize 50 lakh people on Dec 7 as part of Swachhta Pakhwada

All the three services of the MoD, Indian Coast Guard, and other organisations, including BRO, NCC, CSD, and Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), among others will participate in the campaign

Funds to cleaning drives, India Inc marks its presence in Swachh Bharat

At a time when Swachh Bharat is coinciding with the ban on single-use plastic, many corporate groups are looking at the two issues together

Letter to BS: Govt's initiatives for Clean India programme are impressive

A lot remains to be done but it's been a tremendous start and the going has been great

From ICICI Bank to SBI chief, bankers wield brooms, pledge for clean India

ICICI Bank's chief executive Chanda Kochhar announced a plan to train 1.5 lakh individuals for sanitation