Page 5 - Demo

Business Today - 2nd Oct 2024SBM-U Newsletter Archives - 17th July 2025%u201cThe Jaipur Declaration has been unanimously adopted by the Asia and Pacific countries. A guiding document has been prepared to suggest indicative strategies to countries as per national policies, circumstances and capabilities. A collaborative knowledge platform C-3 has also been agreed upon%u201d - Union Minister, Shri Manohar Lal at the 12th High-Level Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the PacificDD News - 5th March 2025Marking ten years of the Swachh Bharat Mission%u2013Urban, a transformative journey in advancing urban cleanliness and sanitation, Hon%u2019ble Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi commemorated Swachh Bharat Diwas by inaugurating and laying the foundation stone for a series of sanitation and cleanliness projects worth over %u20b99,600 crore in the presence of Union Minister, Shri Manohar Lal. Celebrating an iconic decade of Swachh Bharat Mission-UrbanUnion Minister, Shri Manohar Lal chaired a meeting of Urban Development Ministers, in the presence of MoS, MoHUA, Shri Tokhan Sahu. The discussions focused on accelerating the implementation of flagship urban missions, including Swachh Bharat Mission (Urban), AMRUT 2.0, PMAY-Urban, and the Smart Cities Mission, and fostering stronger Centre-State coordination to enhance service delivery, infrastructure, and urban resilience.Manohar Lal Calls for Stronger Centre%u2013State Coordination to Boost Urban InfrastructureUnion Minister, Manohar Lal Khattar launched two flagship initiatives - the Dumpsite Remediation Accelerator Programme (DRAP) and the Urban Investment Window (UiWIN) in a major step towards building sustainable and investment-ready cities across India.The move marks a major leap in India%u2019s urban transformation, with DRAP targeting the elimination of legacy waste dumpsites by September next year, and UiWIN aiming to unlock private and multilateral investments to fuel infrastructure growth in cities, in line with the vision of %u2018Viksit Bharat.%u2019The Union Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs inaugurated DRAP, UiWIN, and other key initiatives during the two-day %u2018National Urban Conclave 2025%u2019 in the capital. Speaking at the event, the minister highlighted that these initiatives would be pivotal in building cleaner, greener, and more liveable cities, aligning with the broader vision of %u2018Viksit Bharat @2047.%u2019Manohar Lal Khattar launches DRAP, UiWIN to clear dumpsites across India by September 2026Economic Times - 8th Nov 2025Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Manohar Lal on Thursday inspected the Bandhwari landfill site in Gurugram and directed officials to speed up garbage processing work, increase the number of waste management agencies and ensure stricter monitoring through regular drone surveys.Officials said the Bandhwari landfill site, which caters to waste generated from Gurugram and Faridabad, has remained a major environmental concern for several years due to recurring fires, legacy waste accumulation, foul smell and pollution complaints.The minister reviewed the ongoing waste disposal and bio-mining operations and instructed officials to prepare and submit progress reports on waste processing every 24 hours for regular monitoring. Currently, two agencies are engaged in waste disposal operations. Manohar Lal directed authorities to increase the number of agencies to speed up clearance of the landfill within the stipulated timeline.Following this, the minister chaired a review meeting with senior officials from Gurugram and Faridabad at the PWD Rest House and said sanitation and waste management should remain a priority for municipal bodies.%u201cPrime Minister Narendra Modi has recently reviewed the Swachh Bharat Mission and the government aims to develop 50 cities across the country as clean, beautiful and well-managed urban centres. Cities represent the image of the country,%u201d the minister said.He directed officials to ensure that the Bandhwari landfill site is cleared within a year and ordered regular drone surveys to ensure transparent and effective monitoring of waste disposal work.Union minister inspects Bandhwari landfill, orders faster waste processingHindustan Times - 29th May 2026Swachhata in Spotlight TUESDAY, 9 JUNE, 2026 TUESDAY, 9 JUNE, 2026MoHUA Archives - 6th March 2025While speaking at the Global Sustainability Summit 2025 at Vigyan Bhawan on March 6, 2025, MoS, MoHUA, Shri Tokhan Sahu highlighted India%u2019s leadership in sustainable urban development, sharing ongoing initiatives and the nation%u2019s forward-looking vision.Shri Tokhan Sahu Showcases India%u2019s Commitment to Sustainable Urban GrowthShri Tokhan Sahu, MoS, MoHUA joined Union Minister of State, Smt. Savitri Thakur, in the cleanliness drive organized at Sakri Purana Bazarpara under the campaign commemorating the successful completion of 12 years of the Central Government. MoS, MoHUA further mentioned that, under the visionary leadership of Hon%u2019ble PM, Shri Narendra Modi, India has achieved new milestones in development, good governance, and public welfare. The Swachh Bharat Mission has transformed cleanliness into a nationwide people%u2019s movement. Cleanliness is not merely a campaign; it is a collective commitment driven by public participation, social awareness, and the shared vision of building a Viksit Bharat (Developed India).Shri Tokhan Sahu Joins Cleanliness Drive in Bilaspur, Calls Swachh Bharat a People%u2019s MovementDaily Chhattisgarh - 10th June 2026%u201cIndia%u2019s shift to a circular economy is not just an environmental need but an economic & social opportunity. Through policy, innovation & community-driven action, we are building a waste-free, climate-resilient future!%u201d - Shri Srinivas Katikithala, Secretary, MoHUA at the 12th High-Level Regional 3R and Circular Economy Forum in Asia and the PacificSBM-U Archives - 3rd March 2025