8,582 villages in Chhattisgarh become open defecation free
As many as 8,582 villages have so far been declared 'open defecation free' in Chhattisgarh, which is targeting to becoming an ODF state by October 2018.
Dec 16, 2016, 11:24 AM ISTIndia 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 ISTSwachh 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 ISTMindset 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 ISTI 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 ISTCentre 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 ISTCoast 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 ISTSikkim 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 ISTDia 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 ISTPM 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 ISTSwachh 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 ISTPrez 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 ISTRepublic 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 ISTNow 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 ISTWorld Bank is trending on Twitter; it's good news for PM Narendra Modi
Many of Twitter users must have been wondering why the hash tag World Bank was featured as one of the top trends on Wednesday.
Dec 16, 2015, 13:09 PM ISTSwachh Bharat partnership with India one of the best: Bill Gates
The foundation had signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with the UD Ministry to promote sanitation services in January this year.
Dec 04, 2015, 17:58 PM ISTPay more for leisure and entertainment from Nov 15
Your weekends are set to pinch your pockets more as Swachh Bharat Cess is set to increase the tax on services you avail, many of them in the ambit of leisure and entertainment
Nov 07, 2015, 09:56 AM ISTGet ready to pay more Service Tax from Nov 15 as govt imposes Swachh Bharat Cess
Resources generated from this cess will be utilised for financing and promoting initiatives towards Swachh Bharat.
Nov 06, 2015, 20:02 PM ISTNGT uneveils stage-wise plan for Ganga rejuvenation
The green panel said it intended to take the issue of rejuvenation of Ganga stage-wise to clean up the 2,500 km stretch of the river spanning several northern and eastern states.
Oct 06, 2015, 23:05 PM ISTSix waste-to-energy plants to be set up under Swachh Bharat Mission
In a significant step towards generating power from garbage under the Swachh Bharat Mission, six waste-to-energy plants with installed capacity of about 74 MW will be commissioned next year including two in the national capital.
Oct 04, 2015, 12:20 PM IST