PM Modi honoured by Gates Foundation for 'Swachh Bharat' campaign, dedicates award to Indians
On receiving the award, PM Modi credited the honour to the Indians, saying that they not only fulfilled the 'Swachh Bharat' dream but also made it a part of their daily lives. "This honour is not mine but of the crores of Indians who not only fulfilled the Swachh Bharat dream but also made it a part of their daily lives," said the PM.
Sep 25, 2019, 06:43 AM IST
Akshay Kumar, Bhumi Pednekar feature in new ad campaign for Swachh Bharat Mission - Watch
The twin pit toilet technology was invented in India and is the most well-suited toilet technology for rural India, and is recommended by Government of India and the World Health Organization.
May 28, 2018, 06:45 AM 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
Everyone, especially women, must have safe, clean toilet: Akshay Kumar
Actor Akshay Kumar is on a mission to spread awareness about the importance of building toilets and putting an end to defecation in the open -- a message he is giving out with his forthcoming film "Toilet: Ek Prem Katha". He says it is very important for everyone, especially women, to have basic facilities of a safe and clean toilet.
Aug 01, 2017, 18:43 PM IST
'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha' makers argue in copyright case
A local court here on Monday heard in part the arguments in a case of violation of the Copyright Act by makers of Akshay Kumar starrer 'Toilet: Ek Prem Katha'.
Jul 31, 2017, 18:41 PM IST
Amazing feat! Mumbai's 'Swachh Bharat' soldiers turn soiled Versova Beach into spick-and-span lagoon
This accomplishment is a big thumbs up to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's “Swachh Bharat Abhyan”, which envisages a clean, pollution-free and healthy India.
Jun 12, 2017, 18:13 PM IST
Prabhu bats for waterless toilets: Railway Minister
Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu on Thursday called for developing waterless toilets to address the issue of water scarcity.
Apr 27, 2017, 17:06 PM IST
PM Narendra Modi follows THIS young Bengaluru entrepreneur on Twitter - here's why
It is said to dream big, as one never know when it will come true. But Akash Jain, the young Bengaluru-based entrepreneur won't have ever dreamt that Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who hardly follows 1,700 people across the world, would become one of his followers on Twitter.
Apr 04, 2017, 23:19 PM IST
Salman Khan becomes BMC’s Open Defecation Free drive brand ambassador
Salman Khan becomes the brand ambassador of Mumbai city’s Open Defecation Free drive!
Dec 18, 2016, 09:42 AM IST
Haryana to be open-defecation free by December 2017: Khattar
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar on Sunday said the state would be open-defecation free by December next year and every household would be provided LPG connection.
Jun 26, 2016, 23:00 PM IST
GOING VIRAL: Have you seen this 'love story' ad on PM Narendra Modi's ambitious 'Swachh Bharat' campaign? WATCH
An advertisement to create awareness about cleanliness and PM Narendra Modi's ambitious 'Swachh Bharat' campaign is going viral on social media.
May 03, 2016, 12:33 PM IST
Didn't do Swachh Bharat campaign for photos: Salman Khan
Superstar Salman Khan says his participation in the Swachh Bharat campaign is not a publicity gimmick.
Oct 02, 2015, 14:29 PM IST
Swachh Bharat: 1 lakh toilets in schools to be constructed by energy PSUs
Power and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal has announced construction of one lakh toilets in schools across the country by PSUs under his ministries within a year.
Oct 02, 2014, 14:20 PM IST
Swachh Bharat: PSUs to construct 50,000 toilets across the country
As part of the Swachh Bharat campaign, PSUs like Coal India and NTPC will construct 50,000 toilets in schools across the nation in a year.
Oct 02, 2014, 12:29 PM IST
Swachh Bharat: CII to help build 10,000 toilets in schools
The Mission - Sanitation of Schools (SoS) is aimed at strengthening Prime Minister Narendra Modi's pet project -- a nationwide Swachh Bharat campaign.
Oct 02, 2014, 12:00 PM IST
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: TCS, Bharti, Vedanta, L&T to build toilets on PM Modi’s call
Industry body CII will also work with companies to help mobilise construction of 10,000 toilets in schools across the country by FY 2015-16.
Oct 02, 2014, 10:55 AM IST
