urban sanitation

  1. S

    Delhi Plans Enhanced Waste Management & Sanitation

    New Delhi, April 8 Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Wednesday directed the MCD to strengthen waste management and cleanliness systems, warning against delays and lapses in civic services.Gupta posted on X that at a review meeting on the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) works, a series...
  2. D

    Delhi Residents Report Health Concerns Due to Limited Public Restrooms

    "Often, one has to hold their urine for hours, which leads to abdominal pain. Because of this, I once even developed a urinary tract infection. I was hospitalised for several days."Ayushi, a 25-year-old resident of Delhi, is one of thousands who face this situation. Long daily commutes via the...
  3. R

    Gujarat Expands Sanitation Initiative with 'Pink Toilets'

    Gandhinagar, March 17: Gujarat has allocated ₹59.14 crore in the 2026-27 state budget for the construction of "pink toilets" for women across urban areas, as part of an expanded push under the 'Nirmal Gujarat 2.0' program to strengthen sanitation infrastructure and public hygiene.The...
  4. N

    AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav Highlights Women's Role in Urban Water Management

    New Delhi, March 13 The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (HUA) hosted the AMRUT Mitra Mahotsav here on Friday to highlight the role of women-led initiatives in strengthening urban water services under AMRUT 2.0.The initiative brought together over 1,000 women from Self-Help Groups...
  5. V

    Yamuna River Cleanup Intensifies with New STP Projects

    DJB upgrades 10 sewage plants, intensifies Yamuna cleanup effortsNew Delhi, March 5 Over the past year, the Delhi Jal Board has upgraded 10 sewage treatment plants, a move aimed at reducing the waste entering the Yamuna River, officials said.Government data show that several measures have...
  6. V

    MCD Launches Drain Clearing Drive to Combat Monsoon Flooding

    New Delhi, February 28 The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has begun clearing drainage systems across Delhi and aims to complete the task ahead of schedule to prevent monsoon flooding, Mayor Raja Iqbal Singh said on Saturday.Under the jurisdiction of the MCD, a total of 13,692 drainage...
  7. S

    Thiruvananthapuram Corporation Presents New Budget Focused on Infrastructure and Welfare

    Thiruvananthapuram, February 24 – In a historic political shift in the capital city, the BJP-led council of the Thiruvananthapuram Municipal Corporation presented its maiden budget on Tuesday, promising a decisive break from the past with a strong focus on infrastructure, welfare, and governance...
Back
Top