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Jal Mahotsav 2026 marks beginning with nationwide observance of Jal Arpan
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Union Minister of Jal Shakti, CR Paatil, marked the Shubharambh of Jal Mahotsav 2026, a nationwide campaign of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), from Village Rahej in Gandevi Block of Navsari district, Gujarat.
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Guidebook by CEPT University's CWAS on Climate-Resilient Water and Sanitat
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
New Delhi [India], February 24:Recognising water and sanitation as critical frontiers in the climate challenge, the Center for Water and Sanitation (CWAS) at CEPT Research and Development Foundation (CRDF), CEPT University, launched its guidebook "Moving Towards Climate-Resilient Water and S
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84% of Peshawar's water supply contaminated; experts warn of polio and dis
Updated : 5 months ago IST
Tests have revealed that 84 per cent of Peshawar's water supply is contaminated, as the city faces a worsening crisis in water and sanitation, prompting experts to warn that this situation is contributing to the spread of polio and other waterborne illnesses throughout the provincial capital
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Rawalpindi development projects delayed in 2025 amid funding shortfall
Updated : 5 months ago IST
The Rawalpindi District Council, Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA), Municipal Corporation, Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA), and the District Development Committee were unable to initiate 13 development projects in the city, cantonment, and rural areas in 2025, despite numerous announ
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Community-led greywater revolution puts Gujarat village on national map
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Vedancha village in Banaskantha transformed its water and sanitation system by creating a low-cost, community-led greywater treatment plant. The system treats 200 kilolitres of wastewater daily, improving hygiene, supporting farming and providing clean water for livestock, making the vill
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Ministry of Jal Shakti launches "Hamara Shauchalaya, Hamara Bhavishya" Cam
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti, has launched a nationwide campaign, "Humara Shauchalaya, Hamara Bhavishya" on World Toilet Day 2025, according to an official release.
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"Very important milestone for our country, continent...": South African Mi
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Mbangiseni David Mahlobo, Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation of South Africa, spoke about the upcoming G20 Summit, which the country is set to host, calling it a milestone. He called for solidarity in the face of rising unilateralism and protectionism.
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Ministry of Heavy Industries participates in nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) actively participated in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva - 2025 campaign, organized from 17th September to 2nd October under the joint aegis of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoH
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Over 2,000 volunteers join Ministry of Heavy Industries in nationwide 'Swa
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) engaged in the nationwide Swachhata Hi Seva - 2025 campaign, which was conducted from September 17 to October 2. This initiative was organised collaboratively by the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS) and the Ministry of Housing and U
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Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ministry of Jal Shakti observ
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, on Thursday observed Swachh Bharat Diwas with a collective shramdaan for cleanliness by all senior officials of the department on the premises of CGO Complex, New Delhi. The day also commemorates the birth annive
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Ek Din, Ek Ghanta, Ek Saath: Shramdaan conducted at Kalindi Kunj, under 'S
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, under the leadership of the Union Minister for Jal Shakti, C R Patil and the Minister of State, V Somanna, organized a large-scale Shramdaan activity today at Kalindi Kunj, Yamuna Ghat from 8 AM to 9 AM, as part
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Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen focuses on sustaina
Updated : 7 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal Shakti, convened a Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G): Progress and SBM-G Next Phase at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting brought together State Ministers, Special Chief Secretary, Addit
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