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Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban
Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban
In pursuance to directions of the Hon’ble Prime Minister during the 51st PRAGATI meeting, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has identified 50 model cities under the PRAGATI-50 initiative for demonstrating a higher benchmark of ‘Swachhata’ throu…
Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, today chaired a high-level meeting with State Urban Development Ministers, Principal Secretaries, Urban Development and State Mission Directors to review the preparedness of States and U…
The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and Power, Shri Manohar Lal, chaired a review meeting on the progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission - Urban (SBM-U) in Chandigarh, held at the UT Guest House. During the review, the Hon’ble Minister unders…
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs convened a two-day National Review of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi on 19–20 May 2026 under the chairpersonship of Sh. Manohar Lal, Hon’ble Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs. Th…
Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal, Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, released the toolkit for the 10th edition of Swachh Survekshan in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh today. Swachh Survekshan (SS), the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey, completes a decade. S…
A preparatory workshop on the Clean Himalayan Hill Cities Initiative was organised by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on 16 December 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, bringing together key stakeholders to develop a focused, strategic and outcome-orie…
Ranked third globally, India has emerged as a powerhouse for over 100 unicorns, fuelled by a strong culture of technology and innovation spreading from metros to tier-2 and tier-3 cities. Building on this momentum, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (Mo…
On the occasion of World Toilet Day, Sulabh International & World Toilet Organization kickstarted 3-day World Toilet summit with global stakeholders to accelerate sustainable sanitation, in the presence of Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri…
The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the Swachh Shehar Jodi (SSJ) initiative, a structured mentorship and collaborative action program involving 72 mentor cities and around 200 mentee cities. Based on their recent performance in the S…
On the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi's clarion call to action — Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath — the nation united at 8:00 am in an unprecedented hour of Shramdaan, demonstrating collective resolve towards Swachh Bharat. As part of the ongoing Swachhata Hi S…
In a major push toward reclaiming one of Delhi’s largest landfill sites, the Bhalswa dumpsite is now set for complete remediation. As the dynamic 'Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025' campaign kicked off, Union Minister Shri Manohar Lal led the national launch from D…
With energy building across the nation, the stage is set for the 9th edition of Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2025, under the aegis of Swachh Bharat Mission. Starting on 17th September and culminating on 2nd October, Gandhi Jayanti, the 15-day campaign will mobilize…
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, Shri Manohar Lal in the presence of MoS, MoHUA, Shri Tokhan Sahu and…
Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards at Vigyan Bhagwan, New Delhi hosted by the MoHUA. 23 Super Swachh League Cities received felicitations in the presence of Union Minister, Shri Manohar Lal and MoS, MoHUA…
President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will confer the prestigious Swachh Survekshan 2024-25 Awards at a national ceremony organized by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi, on 17 July, 2025. Swachh Survekshan 2024-25…
With the onset of the monsoon season the challenges of cleanliness and sanitation are heightened, posing risks of water-borne and vector-borne diseases. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), under the flagship of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U…
In a significant step toward ensuring the safety, dignity, and well-being of sanitation workers across the country, Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), has issued Model Empanelment and Cont…
June 5th, World Environment Day (WeD) unites citizens, communities, and countries in a collective commitment to environmental stewardship. This year, the theme - Ending Plastic Pollution Globally - is a clarion call to confront one of the planet’s most pressin…
The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific concluded today with the unanimous adoption of the ‘Jaipur Declaration’ by the member countries. A guidance document has been prepared to suggest indicative strategies to countries as per …
India’s circular economy could generate a market value of over $2 trillion and create close to 10 million jobs by 2050. Expressing this view, while speaking at the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific, Union Minister for Environm…
The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific was inaugurated in Jaipur on 3rd March. The inaugural session was attended by Shri Manohar Lal, Union Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Bhajanlal Sharma, Chief Minister, Rajast…
The 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific was held in Jaipur, India, from 3rd to 5th March 2025, marking a significant milestone in regional cooperation for sustainable waste management and circular economy initiatives. This Forum…
India will host the 12th Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the Pacific. The Forum will take place at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur on 3-5 March 2025. The event will centre on the theme of "Realizing Circular Societies Towards Ac…
The Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Manohar Lal Khattar, today launched the toolkit for 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan (SS), the world’s largest urban cleanliness survey, in its new avatar–simpler, sharper, systematic and all-inclusive. Se…
SBM-U rolled out a 5-week long ‘Clean Toilets Campaign 2024’ Swachh Shauchalaya- Humari
Swachh Bharat Mission, under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), rolls out the ‘Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali’ campaign from October 28th to November 3rd, 2024.
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launched an e-learning training module the Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 on the iGOT Karmayogi platform on 30th Sept., 2024. This course is a vital step in equipping State and UT officials, ULB representatives, Safa…
SHS 2024 campaign, themed "Swabhav Swachhata Sanskaar Swachhata," and a noteworthy
milestone has already been achieved! In just seven days since the campaign began, 25% of the
identified Cleanliness Target Units (CTUs) have already been transformed into …
After the national rollout of the Swachhata Hi Seva 2024 campaign on 17th Sept. by the Hon’ble Vice President, Shi Jagdeep Dhankar, Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri M.L. Khattar, engaged with the leadership of Central Public Sector Units to discuss …
As the Swachh Bharat Mission marks its 10th anniversary, this year’s Swachhata Hi Seva (SHS) 2024 campaign embraces the theme ‘Swabhav Swachhata – Sanskaar Swachhata’. The campaign was nationally rolled out at a mega event in Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, in presence …
As the iconic Swachh Bharat Mission marks its decade, crores of Indians will collectively get down on roads, lanes and public places in their vicinity for 15 days of Shramdaan for cleanliness starting from 17th Sept., 2024. States, citizens, urban local bodies…
MoHUA has approved proposals worth ₹ 860.35 Cr for West Bengal under SBM-U 2.0. During the first phase of SBM-U (2014-19) a total fund of ₹ 911.34 Cr was allocated to West Bengal which has been increased by 1.5 times to ₹ 1449.30 Cr in SBM-U 2.0 (2021-26).
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) launches the 3rd quarter (Q3) of 9th edition of Swachh Survekshan 2024. The 3rd phase of the survey will centre on evaluating the entire value chain of waste management at Bulk Waste Generators (BW…
Recognizing the critical importance of proactive measures to mitigate health risks associated with monsoon, the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA), introduces the Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bh…
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred Swachh Survekshan awards 2023 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi hosted by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA). 13 awardees received felicitations under categories of Clean Cities, Cleanest Cantonm…
The stage is set for the most eagerly awaited results for the 8th edition of the world's largest urban cleanliness survey, unveiling the cleanest cities of urban India. President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, will bestow honors upon the winners of SwachhSurve…
Citizens, ULBs, SHG groups and States are actively participating in the Clean Toilets Campaign, not only by raising awareness on the significance of clean toilets but also by taking practical steps to ensure there cleanliness and maintenance.
Ranked third in the world, India is now the hub for over 100 unicorn companies. India's emphasis on technology and innovation has inspired young entrepreneurs across the country to tackle challenges and generate novel solutions. Notably, these startups are not…
To give a boost to Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector and accelerate Waste to Wealth & Circular Economy, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized the ‘SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas Conference in partnership with GIZ, Circular Waste Solutions and UNID…
In order to accelerate Compressed Biogas (CBG) sector through cross-sectoral linkages and promote dialogue and knowledge exchange among all stakeholders, the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is organising a conference ‘SBM-GOBARdhan Biogas…
In commemoration of World Toilet Day 2023, the Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) initiated the Clean Toilets Campaign, which will run from November 19th to December 25th, 2023. With an aim to prioritize and accelerate effective operation and sust…
No initiative encapsulates the growth of India as well as the Swachhata movement. Only 37% of India was Open Defecation Free (ODF) in 2014. By 2019, we had achieved near saturation through a record construction of toilets", said Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Minist…
Chief Minister, Maharashtra, Shri Eknath Shinde and Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, took a joint meeting to discuss outstanding issues pertaining to Solid Waste Management. Chief Secretary, Maharashtra, Municipal Commissioner,…
Sanitation is fundamental to healthy urban environment. Rapid urbanization does pose significant challenges when it comes to providing safe and effective sanitation services. With focus on tackling sanitation crisis, to spread awareness on the importance of to…
Diwali is round the corner and households are abuzz with festive cheer. Swachhata takes centrestage in every home as citizens get busy in cleanliness activities before Diwali. During Diwali, cleanliness is not just limited to homes. The entire community comes …
This mega cleanliness drive has seen participation from all States & UTs, villages and cities. The aggregates indicate the participation of nearly 8.75 crore people participation in over 9 lakh sites. Cleanliness drives were taken up on streets, highways a…
The minister led the cleanliness drive at Princess Park on Copernicus Marg, New Delhi. Sanitation workers, students, residents of the area along with senior officials from Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs joined the drive.
Swachhata Pakhwada - Swachhata Hi Seva 2023 is being organised between 15th September and 2nd October-the day observed as the Swachh Bharat Diwas (SBD) on Mahatma Gandhi’s Jayanti. ISL, SafaiMitra Suraksha Shivir & Swachhata Diwas are the campaigns under t…
SHS-2023 was launched by Minister of Jal Shakti Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Minister of Housing & Urban Affairs Shri Hardeep Singh Puri and Minister of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj Shri Giriraj Singh in the presence of Shri Kaushal Kisho…
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) organized a day long Review-cum-Workshop to evaluate and accelerate the scale of planning and implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission Urban 2.0 across the country. Principal Secretaries Urban Development & Muni…
A new third quarter for Swachh Survekshan 2023 was introduced this year and the States/ cities geared up for the survey enhancing their activities and level of preparedness. Avoiding the acute heat wave conditions across the nation in the last two months, the …
Cities have owned up the key messages of the campaign and so far over 15,000 RRR Centres have been established and still counting. Over 20 lakh citizens have participated actively, voluntarily donating their unused items, old books, clothes, shoes, toys, etc. …
7000 RRR Centres have been launched across the country so far, as lakhs of citizens participate in mega collection drives to deposit old, unused goods. From door-to-door collection with RRR on wheels to creatively se…
The 3R’s form the backbone of ‘Waste to Wealth’ and has empowered many craftsmen, recyclers, Self Help Groups, entrepreneurs, startups, etc. to recycle waste into a host of products. Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi’s Mission LiFE
Under the ambit of SBM 2.0, the thrust on sustainable solid waste management has been strengthened with the overall vision of creating garbage-free cities. The MoU between MoHUA and RITES will enable states / ULBs to implement the mission initiatives efficient…
Swachh Bharat Mission is very close to the Hon’ble PM’s heart and it has often found a special mention in Mann Ki Baat episodes. Whether it was the YuvaSwachhta Evam Janseva Samiti or the Youth for Parivartan, whether it was Kamala Moharana from Kendrapada or …
SBM-U 2.0 launched the flagship newsletter Swachh Vaarta. This bi-monthly newsletter envisages to keep all citizens updated on the activities and events being undertaken by the Mission. It aims to showcase the journey of the garbage-free …
Each Mashaal March called for behavioral change in Swachhata. Swachh Mashaal March rallies held on 29th, 30th and 31st March 2023, witnessed lakhs of Swachhata women warriors across 3000 plus cities and towns across the country to sc…
Ongoing Swachhotsav 2023 campaign, the Mission is set to mobilize citizens from over 2,800 cities as part of the ‘Swachh Mashaal March’. The Mashaal March will facilitate ward mobilization in nearly 3,00…
This has been enhanced substantially in the last 8 years, and presently, designed input capacity of functional waste to energy and waste to compost plants is approx.1 lakh TPD (incl. C&D waste processing plants). He was addressing the Members of the …
The ‘Women-led Swachhotsav’, where citizens will rally for Garbage-Free Cities on 29, 30, 31st March, 2023. This will be followed by cleanliness drives at public places, open plots, water bodies, railway tracks, public toilets in every wa…
To highlight the impact of women in sanitation and waste management, the Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Shri Hardeep Singh Puri announced the ‘Women Icons Leading Swachhata’ (WINS) Awards 2023 on 7th March 2023, on the eve of International Women…
Women can help drive the change. They have been the flag-bearers of swachhata since time immemorial, not just in their homes but in society at large. In the run up to the Women’s Day on 8th March, Union Minister Shri Hardeep Singh P…
The thrust on sustainable solid waste management has been strengthened under the ambit of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0, with the overall vision of creating garbage-free cities. Focusing on this objective, MoHUA has decided to set up large-scale solid waste …
The recently launched Toilets 2.0 Campaign focuses on the thematic areas of 1. People for Toilets 2. Partners for Toilets 3. DesignToilets 4. Rate your Toilets 5. My Thoughts – Our Toilets. The campaign is witnessing the large-scale …
The World Toilet Day Event was preceded by three days of intensive capacity development workshops. The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) in collaboration with knowledge partner WASH Institute conducted the 3-day capacity building …
The campaign titled “Swachhatake Do Rang” (two colours of cleanliness), with “Hara Geela Sookha Neela” (green bin for wet waste and blue bin for dry waste) as the campaign’s call to action, stressed on minimum two-bin segregation at source. Driven by…
Cleanliness campaign across all offices across the country is the most important part of the campaign. It is another step forward to institutionalize ‘Swachhta’ as an integral part of our life and make it a truly ‘Jan Andolan’. Around 300 offices a…
Urban Local Bodies are being encouraged to organize public outreach activities to garner the attention of the residents to promote the practice of segregation. The core activities include - door-to-door messaging with support from NGOs, SHGs, schools, colleges…
The spirit of celebration was further enhanced through the release of an audio-visual song and documentary, by the President, capturing the journey of SBM till date and the road ahead. The theme of the audio-visual song was 'Garv', reiterating…
The Tech exhibition showcasing best-in-class models in waste management from across the country will also be a part of the Samvad. Around 35 technology providers will demonstrate cutting edge technology in waste management. Working models will be on display on…
The Swachh Toycathon is a national competition for individuals and groups. It is based on three broad themes (i) FUN & LEARN that seeks ideas for design and early prototype of toys from waste at home, workplace a…
On 20th September 2022, MoHUA will be felicitating these 30 startups at a conclave to be held at the Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi. The day-long conclave will also be a
The award ceremony to felicitate winners of the challenge is scheduled to be held tomorrow on 20th Sept. 2022, at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi. The award event ‘Swachhata Startup Conclave’ will be a daylong event and various activities are plan…
Youth teams in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh and Chandigarh spread the message of source segregation in the most unique manner. Nearly 5,000 young students of Team Bemisaal Bhopal formed a human chain to showcase the six-bin system for improved waste…
In line with the Prime Minister’s vision of harnessing youth energy for positive action, Union Minister has announced the opening of the first ever ‘Indian Swachhata League’, an inter-city competition to take place between the youth of th…
