PM Modi highlights Bihar’s ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative, urges citizens to choose eco-friendly clay idols for Ganesh Utsav

July 26, 2026 6:17 PM

PM Modi highlights Bihar’s ‘Waste to Wealth’ initiative, urges citizens to choose eco-friendly clay idols for Ganesh Utsav

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday highlighted an innovative plastic recycling initiative in Bihar's Sitamarhi district and renewed his appeal to citizens to opt for eco-friendly clay idols during Ganesh Utsav, emphasizing the importance of environmental conservation and sustainable practices. Addressing the nation during the 136th episode of his monthly radio programme, Mann Ki Baat, the Prime Minister said plastic pollution remains a major global environmental challenge and praised the "W...

Swachhta Campaign: Jitendra Singh calls for integrating technology and ‘waste to wealth’ approaches

October 7, 2025 6:19 PM

Swachhta Campaign: Jitendra Singh calls for integrating technology and ‘waste to wealth’ approaches

Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh, on Tuesday urged that the ongoing Swachhta (cleanliness) campaign should increasingly adopt technology-driven solutions and ‘waste to wealth’ methodologies to build a cleaner, greener, and more self-reliant India. Speaking at an event marking the Special Campaign 5.0, Singh highlighted that citizen awareness is key to transforming Swachhta into a daily habit and social norm. He cited several successf...