News for 'Swacch Bharat Mission'

India Hockey stars bring out cleaning gear to kick off Swachh Bharat week

India Hockey stars bring out cleaning gear to kick off Swachh Bharat week

Rediff.com26 Sep 2017

In a photos posted on his Twitter handle, Rupinder and Sreejesh were snapped cleaning up a patch of field.

Swachh Bharat a hit or miss? Let us know

Swachh Bharat a hit or miss? Let us know

Rediff.com18 Sep 2018

Give us your feedback on the condition of toilets in your neighbourhood, help rate Swacch Bharat mission.

Now, PM seeks people's views on his 'Clean India' mission

Now, PM seeks people's views on his 'Clean India' mission

Rediff.com12 Sep 2014

Modi linked cleanliness to tourism and global interest in India and stressed that world-class levels of hygiene and sanitation are required in the top 50 tourist destinations to bring about a 'paradigm shift' in the global perception about the country.

CMs panel on Swachh Bharat to finalise report by June-end

CMs panel on Swachh Bharat to finalise report by June-end

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

The panel is expected to meet next month in Chandigarh.

Clean India Mission beyond politics, says Modi

Clean India Mission beyond politics, says Modi

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Wielding the broom, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday launched the country's biggest-ever cleanliness drive that is expected to cost over Rs 62,000 crore, asserting that the "Swachh Bharat" mission is "beyond politics" and inspired by patriotism.

PM Modi nominates 9 people for 'Swachh Bharat' challenge

PM Modi nominates 9 people for 'Swachh Bharat' challenge

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

In his bid to make 'Swachh Bharat' a people's movement, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday initiated a chain by inviting nine eminent personalities including cricket icon Sachin Tendulkar, Congress leader Shashi Tharoor, industrialist Anil Ambani along with several actors to spread awareness on cleanliness.

World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support clean India campaign

World Bank approves $1.5 billion to support clean India campaign

Rediff.com16 Dec 2015

The World Bank has approved a $1.5 billion loan for the ambitious clean India campaign.

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A FAILURE?

Swachh Bharat Abhiyan: A FAILURE?

Rediff.com12 Oct 2021

There should have been a focus on sanitation and not on littering or garbage. Absence of sanitation affects the health of children, explains Aakar Patel.

Want a good appraisal? Pick up a broom

Want a good appraisal? Pick up a broom

Rediff.com30 Dec 2014

The Swachh Bharat Abhiyan -- or Clean India Mission -- was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on October 2.

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda

Bengal has to choose between development and cut money culture: Nadda

Rediff.com25 Feb 2021

BJP chief J P Nadda on Thursday launched 'Lokkho Sonar Bangla' (target to build golden Bengal) manifesto crowdsourcing campaign to seek suggestions from more than two crore people in West Bengal ahead of the upcoming assembly elections.

Sangma rejects Assam CM's claim, says Mukroh is part of Meghalaya

Sangma rejects Assam CM's claim, says Mukroh is part of Meghalaya

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Dismissing his Assam counterpart's claim, Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma on Tuesday asserted in the assembly that Mukroh village on the disputed inter-state border, where a violent clash claimed six lives last year, is a part of the hill state.

Why amendments are necessary for Make in India's success

Why amendments are necessary for Make in India's success

Rediff.com8 Dec 2014

Make in India and Swacch Bharat initiatives are going to have tremendous impact on the Home and Personal Care industry.

10 clean cities that make India proud

10 clean cities that make India proud

Rediff.com8 Oct 2014

These 10 cities have maintained cleanliness throughout

Government alone cannot make India clean, says President

Government alone cannot make India clean, says President

Rediff.com2 Oct 2014

Calling upon all Indians to get involved in the 'Swachh Bharat Abhiyan', President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said the government alone cannot do it without people's involvement.

Why Gates is impressed by Modi's cleanliness drive

Why Gates is impressed by Modi's cleanliness drive

Rediff.com7 Oct 2014

Bill Gates discussed with the Indian leader the opportunity to design 21st century toilets that do not need big sewage systems and water treatment plants.

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Registrations begin for Modi's Silicon Valley event

Rediff.com10 Aug 2015

On Sunday, August 9, over 400 California-based community leaders from various organisations and inter-faith groups gathered under the Indo-American Community of West Coast USA banner, some of whom were the first to sign up for the event.

4 reasons why India needs a separate Union sanitation ministry

4 reasons why India needs a separate Union sanitation ministry

Rediff.com29 Sep 2015

Sanitation is always clubbed with other departments, which lead to its neglect, says Devanik Saha.

Is it Modi's job to get Indians to be clean?

Is it Modi's job to get Indians to be clean?

Rediff.com9 Jan 2016

'This is social reform, which has to be conducted from within society and by its institutions, like religious bodies, not by public officials and ministers. That is why I think the big change Modi seeks is actually not in his power to bring about,' says Aakar Patel.

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Mann ki Baat: Modi remembers 'dark night of Emergency'

Rediff.com25 Jun 2017

He recalled that democracy-lovers had fought a big battle against the Emergency.

What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'

What PM told the nation: 'Secrecy was essential for this action'

Rediff.com9 Nov 2016

Here's the full text of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's address to the nation where he announced the demonetisation of Rs 1,000 and Rs 500 notes with effect from midnight on November 8-9.