Tag: Swacch Bharat Abhiyan

Sep62018 by Aradhana SharmaNo Comments

Govt of India Hosts Swacch-O-Vation Competition for Improving Sanitation

The Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen), Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation invites affordable, scalable and innovative solutions from technical institutions, academia, startup, the Government, NGO's/ CSOs and innovators on sanitation. Submissions can be technical or concerning other aspects of the programme, and can be submitted by officials, partner organisations, NGOs, technical institutions, academia, CSOs, the government, private sector or others. The competition will conclude at the Mahatma Gandhi International Sanitation (MGISC). MGISC will be a 4-day event that will bring together sanitation ministers and sector specialists from around the world. The Convention aims to share sanitation success stories and lessons from the participating countries, and will culminate on Oct...

Sep202017 by DG CorrespondentNo Comments

Swachhta Hi Seva National Media Consultation Informs 430% ROI/ Toilet

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The Government of India recently organised a National Media Consultation on Swachh Bharat Mission in New Delhi. The Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Shri Parameswaran Iyer, presided over the consultation. Shri Iyer shared details of the nation-wide mass mobilization drive, “Swachhata Hi Seva”, ahead of the 3rd anniversary of Swachh Bharat Mission on 2nd October 2017. Swachhata Hi Seva campaign is seeing large scale mobilization of people from all walks of life to undertake shramdaan for cleanliness and construction of toilets, and cleaning up of public and tourist places. The Secretary also shared a snapshot of the progress made by the Swachh Bharat Mission so far, mentioning that 5 States, nearly 200 districts and nearly 2.4 lakh villages across the country hav

Sep202017 by Aradhana SharmaNo Comments

Indian Army Takes Swachch Bharat Abhiyan to the Highest Battlefield

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Indian Army soldiers performing Yoga, on the occasion of the 3rd International Day of Yoga – 2017, at Siachen on June 21, 2017. The Indian Army is the proud first line of defense for the world's largest democracy and is known for its valour and bravery, even in the face of the most extreme conditions. Despite its forever engaging task of protecting the nation, the Indian Army has never shied away from participating in all national campaigns and events, that are aimed at nation building and internal stability of the country. The Indian Army leads from the front in cases of controlling domestic crisis situations like violence and also plays a critical role in disaster relief and rescue. The Indian Army has to its credit, the experience of holding ground in the highest battlefield of

Aug102017 by Aradhana SharmaNo Comments

Swachh Sarvekshan 2017 Survey Report Released by Government

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The Union Minister for Rural Development, Panchayati Raj, Drinking Water & Sanitation and Urban Development, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar at the launch of the Swachh Sarvekshan (Gramin) - 2017 in New Delhi on August 8, 2017. The Minister of State for Drinking Water & Sanitation, Shri Ramesh Chandappa Jigajinagi, the Secretary, Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Shri Parameswaran Iyer, the Principal Director General (M&C), Press Information Bureau, Shri A.P. Frank Noronha and other dignitaries are also seen. As the Swachh Bharat Mission approaches the third anniversary of its launch by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, the Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has launched a third party verification survey report to take stock of the progress already made b...

Jun92017 by Aradhana SharmaNo Comments

Responsible Citizen Initiative Launched by ATDC, NOIDA

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Apparel Training and Design Centre (ATDC), Noida and Noida Apparel Export Cluster recently organised a March for Responsible Citizen Initiative on awareness of Skill Development, Swacch Bharat Abhiyan and Road Safety. The march began from ATDC Noida and the campaign was launched by Chief Guest Dr. Mahesh Sharma, Hon'ble Minister of State (I/c) of Ministry of Tourism and Culture, Govt. of India. Sh. Anil Kumar Jha (PPS), SP-Traffic, Gautam Budh Nagar, UP; Mr. Lalit Thukral, Chairman NAEC & ATDC Convener, UP State and Dr. Darlie Koshy, Director General & CEO, ATDC were also present during the launch ceremony. The aim of the campaign was to educate people about cleanliness and sanitation under the Swatch Bharat Abhiyan, organise Road Safety Programmes through road safety march

May112016 by DG Correspondent3 Comments

Godrej Group Hosts Waste Management Conclave 2016

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Mr. Jamshyd Godrej and Mr. Nadir Godrej at the Waste Management Conclave organised at Godrej Office in Vikhroli, Mumbai Good & Green is the sustainability strategy of the Godrej Group and was launched in 2011 to align business competitiveness and growth with social and environmental impact. At its root lies the idea that companies can help solve critical social issues while strengthening their competitive advantage. With the commitment to create an inclusive and greener India, Godrej Group recently hosted its Third Annual Good & Green Conclave on Waste Management in Mumbai, India. The conclave brought eminent leaders and experts together to deliberate and share their views on sustainable waste management practices. Mr. Jamshyd Godrej, Chairman and Managing Director, Go...

Apr282016 by DG CorrespondentNo Comments

Invitation: MASH Mixer Themed on Env and Sanitation at CP

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The MASH Project is building a community of social entrepreneurs by engaging them on innovative platforms. MASH Project recognizes the power that Start-Up India beholds constantly works to ignite the youth by organizing various events such as Hackathons, interactive team-building sessions and engaging entrepreneurship oriented events. In this regard, the MASH Project, in collaboration with Delhi Greens and a few other organisations, is organising a MASH Mixer Event. Date: 29 April, 2016 Time: 7.00 pm to 9.00 pm Venue: Innov8, 69, Regal Building, Connaught Place, New Delhi Designed in an informal manner, MASH Mixer aims to bring young entrepreneurs, civil society professionals and industry experts under one roof to have meaningful conversations on a given theme which resonate

Nov42015 by Heeranshi SharmaNo Comments

Dettol’s Cleanliness Drive on Dr. Kalam’s Birth Anniversary

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On October 15, 2015 Dettol made a pioneering effort of coalescing the idea of hygiene and education that in due course, will lead to the advancement of the country. The day is celebrated as the Global Handwashing Day and it is also the birth anniversary of our former President of India Late Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam. Dettol honored Late President Kalam by a cleanliness drive and spreading the word about hygiene in his hometown, Rameshwaram and also committed to educate 2.5 million children in the next one year about the same. For doing this, Dettol has collaborated with an NGO called Gramalaya and together they will impart hygiene education to school children, build toilets for communities and renovate primary and middle schools with proper sanitation infrastructure. The children of...

Nov192014 by DG CorrespondentNo Comments

Time to Expand from Swacch Bharat to Sanitized Bharat Abhiyan

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The Swacch Bharat Abhiyan, launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi - on and well before October 2nd, has created measurable waves across the country. As a result of this campaign, unclean surroundings is no longer acceptable and littering is now frowned upon. Citizens across the country have become more conscious when it comes to disposing of their waste and waste pickers are no longer a liability. Based on the ideology propounded by the Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi, the Swacch Bharat Abhiyan is surely a campaign in the right direction for ensuring a litter free country and improving the image of India in the global tourism arena. However, what needs to be remember here is a related issue which was equally, if not more, close to Gandhi. And that is the issue of sanitation, a...

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