India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Swachhata has evolved from an appeal for cleanliness into a sustained culture of good governance, efficient utilisation of public resources, reduction of pendency and responsible management of waste, said Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science & Technology and Earth Sciences and Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office, Department of Atomic Energy, Department of Space, Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensi...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Mumbai Port Authority declared its Jawahar Dweep Marine Oil Terminal plastic-free, a milestone in the port's push toward more sustainable operations. The declaration came during Swachhata Abhiyan 2026, a cleanliness program held at Grey Gate, Indira Dock, Mumbai to mark the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Union Minister of Ports, Shipping and Waterways (MoPSW) Sarbananda Sonowal led the event, while Dr. M. Angamuthu, Chairperso...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: An awareness programme under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan (NMBA) was organized today at the Vertex Institute, Solan, an authorized partner of National Institute of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India (NIELIT) Shimla, in collaboration with the Department of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of Himachal Pradesh. Shri Sudhansh Pant Secretary, Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment, Government of Indi...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2026 Campaign, the Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment organised a tree plantation activity under the "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" initiative at the Babu Jagjivan Ram National Foundation (BJRNF) in National Capital here today. The plantation drive was led by Dr Virendra Kumar, Hon'ble Minister of Social Justice and Empowerment, in the presence of Shri B. L. Verma, Hon'ble Minister...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: The Ministry of Steel and its Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) are actively participating in the Special Campaign for Disposal of Pending Matters (SCDPM) 6, being conducted from 2nd October to 31st October 2026. The Preparatory Phase of the campaign, from 15th September to 30th September 2026, has been completed. During this phase, the Ministry and its CPSEs completed the necessary preparations and set targets for the Impl...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: NITI Aayog, in collaboration with the Government of West Bengal and with technical support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), organised a National Workshop on SDG Budgeting in Kolkata on 29 September 2026 under the State Support Mission (SSM) initiative of NITI Aayog. The Workshop focused on strengthening the alignment of planning and budgeting processes with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with emphasis...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) placed behaviour change at the centre of sanitation, moving beyond infrastructure towards sustained practices and social norms. Social and Behaviour Change Communication (SBCC) transformed communication from information dissemination into dialogue, participation, and collective action. Mahatma Gandhi and his ideals of cleanliness and self-service became the guiding principles of SBM. Community institution...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: Over the years, India's cities have made significant strides in expanding access to public sanitation facilities. From improving availability and cleanliness to enhancing safety and accessibility, cities are adopting innovative approaches to make public toilets more inclusive and user-friendly. Building on these efforts, the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM), launched on 2 October 2014, has advanced sanitation innovation across India. Ci...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: A city's growth is visible not only in its buildings and roads, but also in how it responds to everyday challenges. The way waste is handled, communities participate and services are delivered can shape the quality of urban life. The Swachh Bharat Mission has given this everyday transformation a strong foundation across the country. Over time, the focus has moved beyond simply collecting and disposing of waste. Cities are finding wa...
India, Oct. 2 -- The Government of India has issued a release: In pursuance of the guidelines issued by the Government, the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), along with its attached and subordinate organizations - including the National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA), Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices Bureau of India (PMBI), National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs), and Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs) - officially commenced Special Campaign 6, on the o...