Q. Which ministry has recently taken a significant step towards promoting cleanliness and environmental sustainability by launching Swachhata Pakhwada?
Answer: Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region
Notes: The Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER) launched Swachhata Pakhwada from May 16 to 31, 2024, under the Swachh Bharat Mission. Initiated in April 2016, this initiative focuses on cleanliness and sustainability by engaging central government ministries and departments. Ministries, termed 'Swachhata Ministries,' follow a pre-circulated annual calendar and are monitored via Swachhata Samiksha to ensure significant improvements.