Clean India mission

Swachh Bharat Mission: International study compares costs and benefits of PM Narendra Modi's ambitious scheme

According to the study, investment costs average US$ 396 per latrine and average annual operational costs are US$37 (financial) and US$ 94 (time costs).

Oct 22, 2020, 18:31 PM IST

Shitty problem: With poop in hand, Bill Gates draws attention to sanitation issues

Speaking at a forum on the future of toilets - Reinvented Toilet Expo - in Beijing, Gates placed the jar where everyone could clearly see what they didn't expect or want to see.

Nov 06, 2018, 15:42 PM IST

With no traffic protocol, PM Narendra Modi goes to school for cleanliness drive

PM Modi today launched "Swachhata Hi Seva" movement.

Sep 15, 2018, 22:50 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi writes personalised letters to select citizens for joining 'Swachh Bharat Mission'

The PM has written personalised letters to nearly 2000 people from all walks of life.

Sep 14, 2018, 21:01 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi urges students to join 'Swachh Bharat' internship

PM Narendra Modi has said that this programme can be "a good opportunity" for those who wish to make a difference in the society.

Apr 29, 2018, 12:38 PM IST

Kunwar Bai, mascot of Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, dies at 106

Kunwar Bai had sold off eight to ten of her goats to raise money to build toilets at her house, in her village in Dhamtari district of Chhattisgarh.

Feb 23, 2018, 23:46 PM IST

Getting shaved for Swachh Bharat? That's what Bhopal Mayor made people do - WATCH

Swachh Bharat Mission was officially launched on October 2, 2014, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Feb 22, 2018, 18:42 PM IST

'Swachh Survekshan', world's biggest cleanliness survey, to be conducted from today

'Swachh Survekshan', world's biggest cleanliness survey, will be conducted between January 4 to March 10, 2018.

Jan 04, 2018, 06:23 AM IST

RBI refuses to share details on clean India mission logo on Rs 2000, Rs 500 notes

Replying to an RTI query, the central bank also did not give a copy of the guidelines on printing of advertisement -- including promotion of central government-run initiatives -- on the notes.

Oct 15, 2017, 13:44 PM IST

When PM Modi kept used tissue in his pocket after Dussehra celebrations - Watch video

Swachh Bharat mission is close to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's heart.

Oct 03, 2017, 11:28 AM IST

Bride refuses to come to husband's house due to lack of toilet in Uttarakhand's Haridwar

Prime Minister Modi launched Swachh Bharat Abhiyan on October 2, 2014 at Rajghat, New Delhi.

Jun 25, 2017, 17:50 PM IST

PM Modi's 'Mann ki Baat': As it happened on June 25, 2017

PM Modi addressed 33rd edition of his monthly radio programme 'Mann ki Baat' on Sunday.

Jun 25, 2017, 11:42 AM IST

Salman Khan wants open defecation-free Mumbai

Last year, Salman was named ambassador for the BMC's anti-open defecation campaign in tune with the Centre's ‘Swachh Bharat' Mission.

Jun 09, 2017, 20:26 PM IST

Toilet: Ek Prem Katha – Title of Akshay Kumar's film makes PM Narendra Modi smile!

Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar on Monday met Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The 49-year-old star recently took to Twitter to share with his fans the same. During their meeting, the 'Airlift' hunk informed PM about his upcoming film 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'.

May 09, 2017, 15:12 PM IST