Urban Cleanliness News - Latest Updates & Headlines
Govt committed to implementing cleanliness programs in every village, city: Rajasthan Chief Secretary
Jaipur, December 14: Rajasthan Chief Secretary V Srinivas on Sunday reiterated the state government's commitment to implementing cleanliness programs across every village, hamlet and city in Rajasthan.
Bengaluru to become plastic and waste-free city, claims Siddaramaiah
Bengaluru, Nov 19: Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said on Wednesday that Bengaluru has often been criticised as a garbage city, but the government aims to transform it into a plastic and waste-free city.
Haryana rights panel expresses concern over tying cattle in public streets
Chandigarh, Nov 17: The Haryana Human Rights Commission has expressed concern over dairy cattle being tied in public streets in Bhiwani town and the unhygienic, obstructed and unsafe conditions arising therefrom.
Stalin launches major welfare push for sanitation workers, calls their work 'a service, not a job'
Chennai, Nov 15: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin on Saturday underscored the indispensable role of sanitation workers, stating that their contribution to society is not mere labour but a noble service that keeps cities functioning, safe, and healthy.
Rs 1,600 crore 'Swachha Odisha' scheme to streamline urban sanitation gets state Cabinet nod
Bhubaneswar, Oct 10: The Odisha Cabinet in a meeting chaired by Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday approved a new State sector scheme titled Swachha Odisha, allocating Rs 1,600 crore over five years (FY 2025–26 to FY 2029–30) to integrate and reinforce sanitation initiatives in urban areas throughout the state.
Ministry of Ayush concludes 'Swachhata Hi Sewa' campaign on Gandhi Jayanti
New Delhi, October 2: The Ministry of Ayush on Thursday concluded the Swachhata Hi Sewa 2025 campaign with a special 'Swachhotsav' procession on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti.
Centre advises states to fast-track clean-up of dirty spots with high focus on visible cleanliness
New Delhi, August 30: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) convened a high-level virtual meeting with all States & UTs on Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, under the chairmanship of Union Minister Manohar Lal in the presence of MoS, MoHUA, Tokhan Sahu and Secretary, MoHUA, S Katikithala, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs said in a release on Saturday.
Centre asks states to fast-track cleanup of dirty spots with focus on visible cleanliness
New Delhi, Aug 30: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has convened a high-level virtual meeting with all states and union territories on Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 under the chairmanship of Union Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, an official said on Saturday.
Gujarat: Ahmedabad Mayor expresses joy as city named cleanest big city in Swachh Survekshan
Ahmedabad, July 17: Ahmedabad has been crowned the cleanest big city in India in the Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 awards, a moment of immense pride for the city and the state of Gujarat.
Clean India, clean Delhi: NDMC's Kuljeet Chahal launches Swachhata drive at Hanuman temple
New Delhi, May 5: In a powerful show of civic commitment, NDMC Vice Chairman Kuljeet Chahal launched the 'Clean NDMC' campaign at the historic Hanuman Temple, Connaught Place on Monday, as part of the larger Swachh Bharat Mission inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Delhi: Sarojini Nagar Market gets a wash under NDMC's wet cleaning drive
New Delhi, April 26: Public spaces in south Delhi's popular Sarojini Nagar Market were washed with water jets as part of an intensive cleanliness drive by the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) early on Saturday, an official said.
Gurugram: MCG to make key roads encroachment-free, claims official
Gurugram, April 16: Municipal Corporation Gurugram (MCG), Additional Commissioner, Mahavir Prasad, claimed on Wednesday that the administration has accelerated steps towards making Gurugram cleaner and more beautiful.
Delhi CM Rekha Gupta chairs high-level meeting to make city clean, pollution-free
New Delhi, March 13: Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to make Delhi clean and pollution-free.
2024 Swachh Survekshan: Khattar launches 'Super Swachh League' of 12 cities
New Delhi, Jan 17: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Manohar Lal Khattar on Friday launched a special category - Super Swachh League - creating a separate league of 12 cities excelling in cleanliness as part of the 2024 Swachh Survekshan (SS).