Swachhata Hi Seva

Timelines

20 Oct 2018

#SwachhToilets: Indian Railways plans to make toilets cleaner

If heading to the toilet in Indian Railways trains sounds like a challenge to you, know that you're not alone.

17 Sep 2018

Central govt employees to undertake cleanliness drive on office premises

The Center has asked all departments under it to undertake cleanliness drive on their premises, according to an official communique.

15 Sep 2018

#SwachhataHiSeva: For cleanliness drive, PM Modi picks up broom, again!

On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi kick-started the massive 'Swachhata Hi Seva' campaign, which will go on till October 2, the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

12 Sep 2018

PM Modi announces 'Swachhata Hi Seva Movement' from September 15

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced the launch of the 'Swachhata Hi Seva Movement' from September 15 to mark the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi.

27 Aug 2018

On Gandhi Jayanti, Railways' coaches to bear Swachch Bharat logo

To commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's 150th birth anniversary, all the coaches of the Indian Railways will display the logo of the government's pet project 'Swachch Bharat Abhiyan' and the national flag.

28 Apr 2018

Made from newspapers, these eco-friendly bags are worth a try!

Newspapers, all-purpose flour or maida, stencil and jute strings: that's all they need to make 100% biodegradable dustbin liners or garbage bags.

27 Feb 2018

Girl breaks 2-day fast after toilet gets built at home

Most 13-year-olds would demand chocolates, dresses or dolls, but the demand of this girl from Karnataka's Ballari district is certainly different.

29 Nov 2017

China following India's path? President Xi orders 'toilet revolution'

China may be taking a cue from India's Swacch Bharat Mission and formulating one of a similar kind.

20 Nov 2017

Swachh Bharat: Video of Maharashtra minister peeing roadside goes viral

A video of Maharashtra water conservation minister Ram Shinde urinating roadside surfaced online on Sunday and has gone viral since, putting in question the relevance of PM Modi's much-hyped 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan'.

11 Nov 2017

UN expert finds flaws in PM Modi's Swachh Bharat Mission

The United Nations Special Rapporteur on Human Rights to Safe Drinking Water and Sanitation, Leo Heller, sharply criticized Swachh Bharat Abhiyan saying it "lacked a holistic human rights approach."

26 Oct 2017

CM Adityanath visits Taj Mahal, launches major cleanliness drive

Amid recent controversial statements made by the BJP party-men about Taj Mahal, UP CM Yogi Adityanath is finally visiting the 17th century mausoleum. Yogi, on his first visit to Taj since becoming CM, has allocated Rs. 370cr for developmental projects related to the Taj.