Swachh Bharat Mission
RITES to Provide Technical Support for Waste Management under Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0
The Indian government has hired technical and infrastructure specialists from Rail India Technical and Economic Service (RITES) to create a uniform standard for processes and facilities that manage solid waste and used water in towns with less than one lakh ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Wayanad District Tops ODF Plus Ranking
Wayanad, a district in the southern Indian state of Kerala, has achieved a remarkable feat by becoming the first ODF Plus district in India. This is a significant milestone in the country’s efforts towards maintaining cleanliness and sanitation under the ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Swachhata Pakhwada
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs celebrated Swachhata Pakhwada from 16th to 30th April 2023. This annual event is a part of the Swachh Bharat Mission, which is a flagship programme initiated by the Central Government to fulfill Mahatma Gandhi’s dream ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Swachhata Start-Up Challenge
Swachhata Start-Up challenge was launched to increase innovation in waste management. It was launched by the Agence Francaise de Developpment, AFD and the Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade, DPIIT. The AFD is a French public financial institution. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0: Agreement signed with UNDP
On December 6, 2021, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) signed a Memorandum of Understanding. The agreement was signed under the Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0. It was signed to strengthen the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Swachhata Pakhwada launched in Cochin Port Trust
Swachhata Pakhwada 2021 was launched at the Cochin Port Trust and the Swachhata pledge was administered in all departments on September 16, 2021. Highlights On the occasion, shramdaan cleaning activities were also started in the Port areas. Activities that were ..