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‘Swachh Bharat Kranti’ book launched
The book ‘Swachh Bharat Revolution’, edited by Shri Parameswaran Iyer, Secretary of Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, has been translated into Hindi and published as ‘Swachh Bharat Kranti’. The book has been launched by the Union Minister of Jal ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Ministry of Urban Affairs releases advisories on Waste Management
On June 5, 2020, the Ministry of Urban Affairs released series of advisories on Effective waste management. The advisories were issued as a part of World Environment Day celebration. Highlights The three advisories released are as follows Advisory on Material ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Rs 170 crores disbursed to MNREGA
On May 21, 2020, the Government of India disbursed RS 170 crores to MNREGA workers. The amounts were disbursed to the beneficiaries through the Deaprtment of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj. Highlights The Department has taken up more than 14,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Union Jal Shakti Minister launches Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)
The second phase of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) was recently launched by the Union Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat. The total project outlay is Rs 1,40,881 crore. Phase II will focus on effective solid and liquid waste management ..
Union Cabinet approves Phase II of Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen)
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has recently approved the Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) till the financial year 2024-25. The second phase will be implemented from 2020-21 to 2024-25, with main focus ..
NIRDPR partnered with UNICEF to set up ‘Communication Resource Unit’
The National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR), an autonomous organisation under the Union Ministry of Rural Development, has recently partnered with UNICEF (United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund) to establish a ‘Communication Resource Unit’. Equipped with a ..