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Union Minister Manohar Lal Reviews SBM-U Progress in Mizoram, Sets Deadline for Cleanliness Action Plan

Aizawl, May 29, 2026: Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs and Power Manohar Lal on Thursday chaired a high-level review meeting on the progress of the Swachh Bharat Mission–Urban in Mizoram, directing state officials to prepare a time-bound action plan to improve visible cleanliness outcomes across urban areas. During the review, the Union Minister […]

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Centre Reviews Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban 2.0 Progress at Two-Day National Meet in Delhi

New Delhi, May 20, 2026: The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) concluded a two-day National Review Meeting of Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U) 2.0 at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi, with Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs Shri Manohar Lal emphasizing the need for strong political ownership and accelerated implementation to achieve sanitation […]

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World Toilet Day 2025: India Champions Responsible Sanitation for Dignity and the Planet

New Delhi : India marked World Toilet Day 2025 with a renewed commitment to sustainable sanitation, dignity, and environmental protection. Celebrated under the theme “Sanitation: Collective Responsibility for Dignity and Planet”, the day witnessed major national initiatives led by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) and global participation aimed at accelerating sanitation innovation. […]

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From Dumpsite to Model City: Agra Transforms Kuberpur Landfill into India’s First Integrated Waste Management Hub

Agra, July 10, 2025: Once infamous for its massive landfill, Kuberpur in Agra has now emerged as a shining example of sustainable urban development. Under the Swachh Bharat Mission-Urban (SBM-U), the Agra Municipal Corporation has transformed the city’s largest dumpsite into a state-of-the-art Integrated Waste Management City, achieving a milestone in green infrastructure, land reclamation, […]

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