Swachh Bharat Mission

India will be powerful modern economy if Swachh Bharat Mission succeeds: President Pranab Mukherjee

New DelhiL President Pranab Mukherjee has said if the Swachh Bharat programme is implemented successfully, India can become a "powerful modern economy".

Nov 23, 2016, 23:25 PM IST

Swachh Bharat Mission: Himachal CM declared the state free of open defecation

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh on Friday declared the state free of open defecation under the `Swachh Bharat Mission`, thereby ensuring a clean state.

Oct 28, 2016, 18:13 PM IST

Mindset towards cleanliness is changing: Ram Kripal Yadav

"People`s mindset towards hygiene and cleanliness is changing. People in rural areas are increasingly building toilets inside their houses and general cleanliness in the villages is also being taken care of," Yadav said while interacting with mediapersons at the conclusion of Swachhta Pakhwara (Cleanliness Fortnight).

Oct 15, 2016, 17:44 PM IST

I have nothing but questions for this man: David Letterman after interviewing PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi discussed India’s position and vision to help fight climate change with American TV talk show host David Letterman in a documentary series 'Years of Living Dangerously'.

Oct 12, 2016, 13:37 PM IST

Centre to organise Swachh Bharat Week across country from today

As part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, the Central Government will organise a week-long cleanliness drive across the country from today.

Sep 25, 2016, 10:20 AM IST

Coast Guard should lead Swachh Sagar Campaign: Rajnath Singh

Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh on Friday said he wants the Indian Coast Guard to extend Prime Minister Narendra Modi`s Swachh Bharat Mission to the seas.

Sep 09, 2016, 18:14 PM IST

Sikkim cleanest state, Gujarat ranks 14th: NSSO sanitation survey

Sikkim has been adjudged the cleanest state while Jharkhand comes last in the list on the condition of sanitation in rural areas of 26 states in which Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state Gujarat is ranked 14th.

Sep 09, 2016, 00:16 AM IST

Dia Mirza named ambassador for 'Swachh Saathi' programme!

Dia Mirza has been named the ambassador for Swachh Bharat Mission's youth-based 'Swachh Saathi' programme!

Jun 06, 2016, 13:02 PM IST

PM Narendra Modi to honour civil servants for excellent implementation of govt. programmes

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday will honour civil servants for excellence in implementing government's key projects in New Delhi on the occasion of civil services day.

Apr 21, 2016, 09:06 AM IST

Swachh Survekshan survey: Varanasi among 10 least clean cities

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's constituency, Varanasi, is among the 10 least clean cities in India, as per the first survey after the launch of 'Swachh Bharat' mission in 2014.

Feb 15, 2016, 23:59 PM IST

Prez Pranab Mukherjee asks Governors to act within framework of Constitution

President Pranab Mukherjee yet again asked Governors to act within the framework of the Constitution and "they must not only be fair but also be seen to be fair".

Feb 10, 2016, 22:28 PM IST

Republic Day 2016: French soldiers, Indian Army's dog squad key attractions at Rajpath on Tuesday

Republic Day parade ceremony will commence at the Amar Jawan Jyoti at India Gate where PM Modi will lead the nation in paying homage to martyrs by laying a wreath.

Jan 26, 2016, 00:35 AM IST

Now 75 cities to be ranked under Swachh Bharat Mission

Fifteen months after Swachh Bharat Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Urban Development has decided to study and rank 75 cities based on sanitation and cleanliness, while also co-opting the public to give its feedback.

Jan 09, 2016, 11:42 AM IST