Tag: Swachh Bharat Mission

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that 21st century will be shaped by societies that accord topmost importance to education, research, and innovation and urged teachers to stay up-to-date with the latest advances in technology and connect students with the technological trends. In an e-mail letter to lakhs of teachers on Teachers’ Day, […]

New Delhi: “Halkaa” director Nila Madhab Panda says the film deals with the issues of open defecation, and is his “small contribution” towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Swachh Bharat Mission. “This is a very special moment for our team and everyone of us. We have worked hard on this film. We are really grateful to […]

New Delhi: Sixty-one per cent of some 200,000 citizens surveyed across the country say they are satisfied with the performance of the Narendra Modi government as it completes three years in office. This is, however, down from the 68 per cent approval after its first year and 64 percent approval after its second year. Forty-four […]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the belief on the need to convert “waste to wealth” was gaining momentum, and the Swachh Bharat Mission had provided opportunities for a large number of social entrepreneurs to devote themselves towards this purpose. “Waste to wealth is a belief that is gaining momentum. Swachh […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government on Wednesday set a target to achieve at least 65 per cent individual household latrine (IHHL) coverage in the state by end of this March. The direction in this regard was given to district collectors when Chief Secretary A P Padhi reviewed the progress of rural sanitation campaign under Swachh Bharat Mission. […]

New Delhi: Goa is often projected as one of the most favoured destinations for foreign tourists, but none of its districts has been declared open defecation-free (ODF) under the government’s ambitious Swachh Bharat Mission launched over three years ago. The western coastal state, along with Bihar and Manipur, does not have a single district which […]

Bhubaneswar: Odisha government has cautioned district collectors and urban local bodies to ensure use of Swachh Bharat mission logo having Mahatma Gandhi’s items in a careful and dignified manner keeping in view public sentiments. The state government also issued a guideline regarding prohibition/use of sketches/photos/pictures/logos of Mahatma Gandhi and his belongings like glasses, charkha (spinning […]

Cuttack: The Centre’s Swachh Bharat Abhiyan seems to have taken a backseat in Odisha as the State government has allegedly failed to check massive irregularities in the mission to make the country and the state open defecation free (ODF). While the State government claims to have made all the blocks and districts of the State […]

Balasore: At a time when most of the people are busy in their own lives, Sk Manan of Balasore has dedicated his life for the service of others. With a broom in his hands, Manan is now on a mission to spread the message of cleanliness in the city. Be it the temple, mosque or […]

Balasore: The Balasore district administration has decided to impose a ban on the use of polythene bags in its jurisdiction from tomorrow. The move assumes much significance keeping in view rise in pollution and other environmental hazards due to use of polythene. The Balasore Municipality officials conducted a rigorous drive to create awareness among people […]

Bhubaneswar: State Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik gave a mixed reaction to the Union Budget 2019-20 which was tabled by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in the Parliament on Friday. Patnaik welcomed the medium to long-term vision of the Union government while he expressed concern over some issues. “The Union Budget 2019-20 speaks of medium to long-term […]

New York: Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on Tuesday conferred the Global Goalkeeper Award by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation for the Swachh Bharat mission. The PM said the honour bestowed on him was for the millions of Indians who participated in the mission. He said receiving the award on Mahatma Gandhi’s 150th anniversary […]

New Delhi: The Union Cabinet has approved Phase II of the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen) till 2024-25 to focus on Open Defecation Free Plus (ODF Plus), which includes ODF sustainability and Solid and Liquid Waste Management (SLWM). The programme will also work towards ensuring that no one is left behind and everyone uses a toilet, […]

Khurda: Allegations of large scale irregularities in building toilets under Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) have come to the fore from several areas of Khurda district raising doubts on the Centre & State government’s target to make Odisha open defecation free (ODF) state in the near future. Most surprisingly, such allegations have come to limelight from […]

New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated a special project on Saturday that is close to his heart — the Rashtriya Swachhata Kendra, which is an interactive experience centre on Swachh Bharat Mission. He watched a short video on ‘Swachh Bharat Mission’ as well as saw a display where the journey of India’s fight with […]