ROUNDTABLE CONFERENCE ON SWACHH BHARAT MISSION GRAMEEN (SBM-G) FOCUSES ON SUSTAINABILITY, COMMUNITY OWNERSHIP, AND CREDIBLE PROGRESS FOR SWACHH BHARAT MISSION

The Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation convened a Roundtable Conference on Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen (SBM-G) at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi. The meeting brought together State Ministers and officials from 28 States/UTs to review progress and chart the next phase of rural sanitation. Union Minister Shri C.R. Patil praised collective achievements and stressed innovation, waste-to energy, and climate-resilient sanitation. He emphasized that SBM-G and JJM together ensure sustainable sanitation and water security. With every rural household receiving tap water through JJM, effective greywater management under SBM-G becomes crucial. The…

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India’s Wash Innovations Lead Global Discourse At World Economic Forum 2025

At the World Economic Forum 2025 in Davos, India showcased its achievements in water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) through a session titled “India’s WASH Innovation: Driving Global Impact in Climate and Water Sustainability.” Union Minister of Jal Shakti, C.R. Patil, delivered the keynote address highlighting India’s progress through the Swachh Bharat Mission (SBM) and Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM). Patil emphasized that under Prime Minister Modi’s leadership, rural household tap water coverage has increased from 17% in 2019 to 79.66% currently. This has resulted in rural India saving 55 million hours…

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Boosting Water, Sanitation, and Sustainability: Key Investments in the 2025-26 Budget

The 2025-26 budget reaffirms the Indian government’s strong focus on enhancing water resources, sanitation, and sustainability through substantial investments in critical programs: These initiatives not only cater to immediate water-intensive sectors but also contribute to environmental sustainability and rural prosperity, positioning the water, wastewater, and solid waste industries for significant growth. The 2025-26 budget is poised to drive eco-friendly, safe, and efficient industrial development across key sectors. By NP Singh, Sales Leader for India at MANN+HUMMEL, Specializing in Water and Membrane Solutions

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