Swachh Bharat Mission

SPM-NIWAS: How an institution seeks to transform water and sanitation services to millions

The Government of India has been implementing transformational programmes to enhance 'ease of living' by ensuring basic facilities and essential services

A Clean Sweep: How Indore has retained its ‘cleanest city’ tag for six years in a row

For the sixth consecutive year, Indore has won the ‘cleanest city’ title in the Centre’s annual survey. A willing public and a well-thought out plan is at the heart of the city's cleanliness drive

Swachh Bharat or Modi@72: The Prime Minister for Cleanliness on World Cleanup Day

Shaucha is seen as an essential component of living a dharmic life and the Hindu texts have underlined its significance

Why there is a need for philanthropic investments in urban sanitation in India

One of the reasons for the low involvement of the private sector is primarily because of less awareness of underlying issues of sanitation that might not be visible immediately

Modi@8: Eight flagship schemes of PM Narendra Modi government and how they changed India

The last eight years of the Modi-government saw launch and successful implementation of the several schemes that are providing direct benefit to beneficiaries cross-sections of the society

PM Modi hails Swacch Bharat Abhiyan, says India writing new stories in field of cleanliness

The Prime Minister said under Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, over 11.5 crore toilets have been constructed in households, more than 58,000 in villages and over 3,300 cities have become open defecation free

Budget 2022: Why tax incentives can encourage people to invest in savings instruments

Union Budget 2022-23: The costs of insurance, hospitalisation and varied COVID-related healthcare expenses have significantly impacted people’s lives across the nation

Indore to Tirupati to Ujjain: How old cities, temple towns are turning icons of cleanliness

Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Mission, once mocked by many as a silly, unattainable campaign unworthy of a PM, seems to be slowly bearing fruit. Old cities and pilgrim towns, which once seemed like basket cases when it comes to cleanliness, are now leading the way for the rest of the nation.

World Habitat Day 2021: Why inclusive low-carbon cities is critical for India to mitigate climate crisis

Policymakers have to take stock of the material politics of the implementation of the low carbon strategies emerging in an Indian context

Swachh Bharat second phase launched; flagship scheme aims to make cities free of garbage, ensure safe water

Under the new phase, it will be ensured that no untreated drain waste is discharged into any river of the country, Modi said after launching SBM-U 2.0 and AMRUT 2.0 at the Ambedkar International Centre in Delhi