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Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023 Toolkit
Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2023 Toolkit was launched at the Technical Session on “Rural WASH Partnerships – the way forward”. About the Technical Session on “Rural WASH Partnerships – the way forward” Technical Session on “Rural WASH Partnerships – the way forward” was organized on the second day of the 7th India Water Week. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Topics: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation • India Water Week • Jal Shakti Ministry • Swachh Survekshan Grameen
Sujalam 2.0 Campaign
On 23rd March 2022, the Sujalam 2.0 campaign was launched by Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the Union Minister of Jal Shakti. This campaign has been launched for greywater management. The launch event was held virtually by the Ministry of Jal Shakti’s Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS). Overview: 9 Ministries signed a joint advisory to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation • Gajendra Singh Shekhawat • Greywater • Ministry of Jal Shakti
DPIIT to launch Plastic Waste Management Campaign
Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) under Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry, is set to launch Plastic Waste Management Campaign on 11 September 2019. The campaign will be launched under Swachhta Hi Sewa 2019 which is beginning from 11 September. Key Highlights As part of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Topics: Birth anniversary of Mahatama Gandhi • Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade • Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation • Plastic Waste Management Campaign • Swachhta Hi Sewa 2019 • Union Ministry of Commerce & Industry • Union ministry of Jal Shakti
Vaishno Devi shrine named country’s ‘Best Swachh Iconic Place’
Mata Vaishno Devi shrine atop the Trikuta hills in Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir has been named country’s ‘Best Swachh Iconic Place’. President Ram Nath Kovind will confer the award to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board (SMVDSB) during the ‘Swachh Mahotsav’ to be organised by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation on 6 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Best Swachh Iconic Place • Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation • Mata Vaishno Devi • Odisha • Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Board • Swachh Mahotsav • Union ministry of Jal Shakti • Vaishno Devi shrine
PM announces Jal Jeevan Mission Scheme for households
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that the government will launch a Jal Jeevan Mission to bring piped water to households. The announcement was made dueing his 6th Independence Day (August 15) address from Red Fort. About Jal Jeevan Mission Concerned Authority: Under Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation. Need: Half of country’s households do not ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation • Jal Jeevan mission • Jal Jivan Mission • Jal Shakti Ministry • Prime Minister Narendra Modi • Red Fort • Union Finance Minister
Jal Shakti Abhiyan for Water Conservation launched
Union Jal Shakti Minister Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat recently launched Jal Shakti Abhiyan- a campaign for water conservation and water security in 1592 stressed blocks in 256 districts. About Jal Shakti Abhiyan It is a collaborative effort of various Union Ministries and State Governments, being coordinated by Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS). Focus ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Topics: Communications Campaign • Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation • Jal Shakti Abhiyan • Krishi Vigyan Kendras • Union Jal Shakti Ministery • Water conservation • Water scarcity • Water security